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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Engineer II (Senior) - **Company:** NetSEA Technologies - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Satcom, Zero Trust Network Access, SARS Software Products, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/56eeaccf-b247-4f80-a6b8-addb268405ae ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience * 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity and/or network engineering experience, including experience in DoD or federal environments * Active DoD 8140-aligned certification appropriate to a CSSP Analyst/Infrastructure Support work role (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, CASP+, or equivalent) * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, or an active Secret clearance with a submitted SSBI/Tier 5 investigation and the ability to reach TS/SCI eligibility within approximately 90 days * U.S. Citizenship required * Demonstrated experience with RMF/ATO processes, eMASS, and DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks, * Prior experience supporting a CSSP (Cybersecurity Service Provider) mission specifically, rather than general IA/cybersecurity support * Prior experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Delta, or other space mission enterprise programs * Experience with Zero Trust Architecture implementation or assessment * Prior experience in a client-facing technical lead or working-group chair role * Familiarity with SATCOM or space-adjacent network segment security Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and RMF control families * Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders * Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for direct Government customer interaction * Ability to mentor and provide technical direction to junior team members * Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a small, embedded team environment ## Description The Cyber Security Engineer II (Senior) serves as NetSEA's primary technical liaison between the ECCOS CSSP team and Mission Delta 6 system owners. This role owns cybersecurity alignment activities across Mission Delta 6's space mission enterprise - coordinating Service Level Agreements, driving the CSSP Working Group, and ensuring system owners have a clear, proactive path to compliance rather than a reactive one. This is a senior, client-facing technical role requiring both deep cybersecurity engineering expertise and the judgment to operate as a trusted advisor to Government stakeholders., * Serve as the primary System Owner interface for cybersecurity alignment activities across Mission Delta 6 space systems at Schriever SFB, Peterson SFB, and the Colorado Springs local area * Coordinate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the CSSP team and system owners, tracking status and escalating at-risk items before they become findings * Participate in and help drive the CSSP Working Group, surfacing and resolving cybersecurity alignment issues at the working level * Develop and maintain the Cybersecurity Alignment Plan and supporting compliance documentation * Apply Zero Trust Architecture principles to cybersecurity alignment across enterprise and space-adjacent network segments (User, Ground, and Space Segments) * Support eMASS/RMF lifecycle documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and POA&M control-to-evidence mapping * Provide technical mentorship and day-to-day direction to Analyst-level CSSP team members * Represent NetSEA in technical discussions and status reviews with the Government Program Manager (GPM) and COR * Support the Contingency Operations Plan and mission essential coverage requirements as a Tier 1 role ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [Less Is More: How Lagom and Agile Can Create Harmonious Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1993-less-is-more-how-lagom-and-agile-can-create-harmonious-workflows) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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