Cyber Security Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Must currently posses a Secret Security Clearance
Cannot support sponsorship candidates for this opening
Job Description
Join our team as a Cyber Security Engineer and integrate security principles into the development and deployment of software/hardware solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring continuous monitoring processes, participating in root cause analysis investigations, and handling incidents. Your role will involve establishing and maintaining DevSecOps processes, ensuring configurations and permissions are appropriate. You will also design, implement, and maintain security solutions for a variety of cloud technologies, support developers in DevSecOps design, and work with developers to secure virtual and physical systems. Additionally, you will plan and implement automated methods for system security, develop documentation to describe system architectures, and facilitate the implementation of security controls in accordance with NIST standards. Be prepared to handle additional duties as assigned.
Hard Skills
DevSecOps processes
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Security
Systems Security
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST SP 800-53
NIST SP 800-171
Security solutions implementation
Vulnerability scanners like Nessus
Soft Skills
Root cause analysis
Incident handling
Collaboration with developers
Documentation development
Training development
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 2 Year(s).
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado and some days remote.
Work Environment
Onsite at our facility in Colorado Springs with occasional travel to Schriever SFB.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.