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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** CYBERCULTURE, LLC
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Network Architecture, Security Information and Event Management, Windows Desktop, Firewalls (Computer Science), Nessus, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/f588abb6-2443-4048-9b54-c650e90b2e3f/cyber-security-engineer

## About the Role

* Active DoD Secret clearance
 * Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, OR equivalent experience in place of a degree.
 * DoD 8140/8570 baseline certification at the IAT Level II or higher, such as CompTIA, CISSP, Security+, etc.
 * Strong hands-on experience with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, and ACAS
 * Proven ability to solve complex technical problems with creativity and sound judgment
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills for working directly with government customers
 * Able to work 100% on-site at Peterson SFB, * Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, CySA+, or GIAC
 * eMASS experience
 * Experience with Space Force, NORAD/USNORTHCOM, or other DoD space and mission systems
 * Experience with HBSS/ESS (Trellix) or other DoD endpoint security tools
 * Experience in a technical lead or project lead role on DoD contracts
 * Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and network infrastructure security (Cisco, firewalls, boundary defense)

## Description

Our Client is looking for two experienced Cyber Security Engineers to support a mission-critical Department of Defense program at Peterson Space Force Base. This senior-level (E3) role is for an emerging technical authority who can solve complex security problems with little direction, lead technical efforts, and act as a primary customer contact on significant technical matters., * Design, implement, and maintain security controls across DoD information systems and networks

 * Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including security control assessment, documentation, and continuous monitoring in line with NIST SP 800-53 and DoD 8510.01
 * Develop and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) artifacts such as System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and supporting evidence in eMASS
 * Run vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking using ACAS (Tenable/Nessus) and report findings to stakeholders
 * Apply and validate DISA STIGs and SRGs across systems, and support system hardening
 * Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, and support incident response
 * Assess new technologies and architecture changes for security impact and recommend mitigations
 * Lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers as needed
 * Serve as a primary point of contact with government customers on significant technical issues
 * Make sound, independent decisions that directly affect program and organizational goals