Systems Security Engineer III (Cybersecurity)

Location: Lone Tree, Colorado, United States; primarily in office, with the ability to work in an office or hybrid environment. Occasional travel may be required. U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. security clearance are required.

Estimated starting salary: $113,921.74–$156,642.39 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace, aviation, ISR, defense, and national security systems, including next-generation airborne command and control platforms.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure.
• Build and harden Windows virtual machines, Active Directory domains, and hypervisors using strict security baselines and best practices.
• Maintain Active Directory forests, trust relationships, domain controllers, and certificate services including PKI.
• Create, test, and deploy Group Policy Objects to enforce security settings across Windows servers and workstations.
• Perform advanced security monitoring, threat analysis, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments.
• Direct complex incident response and digital forensics, document breaches and impact analysis, recommend security technologies, and mentor junior security engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related Engineering discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree; without a degree, at least 9 years of related experience is required. A higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT security or a related field.
• Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards including NIST and ISO 27001.
• ISSO Security+, CISA, or CompTIA CASP+ certification.
• Current/active Secret U.S. security clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret U.S. security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship is required for employment because the role requires an active U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to work primarily at a computer for extended periods, participate in an on-call incident-response rotation, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice to have

• ISSE CAP certification.
• MCSE, Linux, and/or CCNP Security certification.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-focused, collaborative environment supporting aerospace and national security programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and 3 weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.