Information System Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Position: Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Overview: Cyber Defense Technologies (CDT), a leading small business cybersecurity and engineering firm, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) onsite in Englewood, CO with a Secret Clearance or Higher. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, risk management framework, and hands-on experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, test and implement secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, and tuning.
• Responsible for the management of IT security systems and applications, incident response, digital forensics, loss prevention, and eDiscovery actions, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and developing and implementing security controls.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies in alignment with program security strategy.
• Configure and utilize the ELK Stack for centralized logging, analysis and security monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or related roles.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. Security +, CISSP, CEH, CYSA+)
• Hands-on experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?

At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in cybersecurity and engineering solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on work experience, education, certifications, geographic location, contract wage determination that align with the specified role.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short-term and Long-term disabilities, Life Insurance, Retirement plans, Learning and Development opportunities, Wellness programs as well as other optional benefits elections.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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If you are a proactive Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and thrive in dynamic environments, we encourage you to apply and join the CDT team!

Salary: $140,000 - $185,000