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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Defense Cyber Operations (DCO) Engineer, Senior Consultant- Colorado Springs, CO - **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,100 - $151,800 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Comptia Cloud+, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Distributed Data Store, Elasticsearch, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Architecture, Network File Systems, Network Monitoring, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Logstash, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Ceph (Software), Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Environment, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cybercrime, Kibana, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vmware - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/defense-cyber-operations-dco-engineer-senior-consultant-colorado-springs-co-denver-co--7e131ae2-0d8b-4da0-8142-073a22a19954 ## About the Role Consulting, Internet Security, Internet Security, Enterprise Protection, System Architecture, Technical/Engineering Design, Security Attacks, Technical Research, Communication Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, * Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships * Ability to lead projects or workstreams * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor * Strong cyber and technical acumen. * Ability to meet deadlines * Ability to provide clear guidance to others, * Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus 18 years of professional experience. * Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility is required. * 7+ years of professional technical experience in cyber defense or cybersecurity related field (e.g. engineering, networking, systems integration, or technology solutions) with 2 years of supervisory experience. * Experience in at least 3 of the following areas: containers or virtual environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, or AWS); network traffic collection and aggregation platforms (e.g. Gigamon); data storage solutions (e.g. Network File System, Ceph, or distributed storage); data analysis platforms (e.g. Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, or Splunk); Agile software development frameworks; Windows operating systems; network infrastructure; or security applications (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), * Experience supporting cyber defense architecture, threat detection, incident response, or security operations * Experience authoring technical documentation such as standard operating procedures, implementation guides, or architecture diagrams * Experience advising on the technical design and implementation of cyber defensive capabilities * Experience with containerization packages. * Experience with Network monitoring. * Experience with RedHat Linux operating system. * Certification related to cybersecurity (e.g. Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials Certification, etc.) * Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Preferred: * Masters Degree and 10 years of experience. * Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal environments * Experience assessing mission systems, architecture, and cyber threat activity * Experience with security engineering across enterprise or mission-focused environments * Experience leading technical workstreams or teams on cyber defense efforts * Prior experience working on a Cyber Protection Team. * Systems administration experience. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,100 to $151,800. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. ## Description As a Defense Cyber Operations Engineer (DCO) SME on our Enterprise Security team, you will be responsible for... * Leading engineers across complex Defensive Cyber Operations assignments and aligning team members toward mission objectives and deliverables * Lead the development and refinement of Defensive Cyber Operations methodologies and presenting solutions to cyber defense and technical implementation challenges * Assessing cyber key terrain to understand mission requirements, system architecture, and associated threats, and advising on defensive architecture and technologies * Advises on technical designs, implementation, configuration, tuning, and adaptation of cyber defensive capabilities to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats and attacks * Authoring and maintaining documentation such as standard operating procedures, checklists, implementation guides, architecture diagrams, and crew binders to support Defensive Cyber Operations. * Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics. * Researches cyber defense technologies for best fit based on mission, architecture, and current threat.