Cybersecurity Asset Engineer

SciTec • Boulder, CO • 2h ago

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec is seeking a Cybersecurity Asset Engineer to ensure the security, compliance, and operational resilience of mission-critical systems and infrastructure assets.

This role focuses on securing deployed environments, including servers, platforms, network devices, and supporting systems, across their lifecycle. The Cybersecurity Asset Engineer partners with infrastructure, platform, software, and program teams to integrate cybersecurity into system architecture, deployment, sustainment, and accreditation activities.

This is not a pure policy or audit role. The ideal candidate is technically hands-on and capable of working directly with engineering teams to harden systems, remediate findings, and maintain mission cyber readiness.

Responsibilities

Harden and secure mission infrastructure assets, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and supporting platforms

Apply and maintain DISA STIG configurations and security baselines across deployed environments

Support RMF activities, including development and maintenance of ATO artifacts and cybersecurity documentation

Conduct vulnerability scanning, assess impact of findings, and coordinate remediation efforts

Manage patching strategies and validate corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities

Provide cybersecurity input to system architecture, enclave segmentation, and infrastructure design decisions

Ensure logging, monitoring, and access controls meet security and compliance requirements

Support audit readiness, security assessments, and continuous monitoring activities

Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, software, and program teams to integrate security into system deployments

Identify and mitigate operational cybersecurity risks across the asset lifecycle

Support incident response preparation and forensic readiness efforts

Communicate cybersecurity posture, risks, and remediation plans to technical and program leadership

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering or mission systems security

Experience supporting RMF processes and ATO activities

Experience applying DISA STIGs and security baselines

Experience conducting vulnerability scanning and remediation

Strong understanding of Linux systems security

Familiarity with network security concepts and segmentation

Experience working in secure or classified environments

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Strong documentation and communication skills

Proven oral and written communication skills

Strong attention to detial

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

Experience supporting classified mission systems

Experience using: DISA SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, ACAS or similar scanning tools

Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and related controls

Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelines

Experience securing container platforms (Kubernetes/OpenShift)

Security+ or other relevant cybersecurity certifications

Experience supporting data center or IaaS environments

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options

80% company paid Dental insurance

100% company paid Vision insurance

100% company paid Life insurance

100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance

100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance

Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $129,000 - $152,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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