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# Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Firewall) (Remote from anywhere in CO)

- **Company:** The State Of Colorado
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $124,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Centers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Remote Access Technology, Firewalls (Computer Science), Web Filtering, Firewall Services Module
- **Published:** June 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ba4649ee49d88731

## About the Role

Do you have experience in VPN management?

## Description

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We are seeking a cybersecurity domain expert to oversee State agency and data center firewalls, enterprise Web filtering, VPN/remote access, access control and other security devices. Responsible for the configuration, deployment and maintenance of comprehensive enterprise security infrastructure. As our new Senior Cyber Security Engineer, you will design, configure, deploy, and maintain the state enterprise security infrastructure with a primary focus on four firewall infrastructure.
Completes any necessary security reports and audit responses, ensures that the state is compliant with all applicable regulations and participates in statewide working groups for developing state security polices, guidelines, best practices, and strategy.
Some of the day to day opportunities:
Implement firewall solutions to properly secure State data and provide consultation on all new firewall implementations, firewall configuration changes, and projects requiring security operational support, and management action is not taken in this area without such consultation.
Provides frontline support for implementation and management of a variety of security systems, including firewalls, VPNs, and other network security devices.
Ensure change management is strictly followed for all production systems, utilizing the CA system for all production related changes.
Mentors entry and journey security staff.
Performs as technical lead if requested.
Develops methodology and documents configurations and configuration changes to the network security devices.


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