Sr Cybersecurity Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Hybrid or in-office in Lone Tree, CO; other locations include Arlington, TX, Hagerstown, MD, and Herndon, VA. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Estimated starting salary range: $150,661.49–$207,159.55 annually.

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace and national security company developing technologies and solutions for critical security missions.

What you will do

• Own and continuously improve enterprise security operations platforms, including logging and detection tools.
• Partner with the Principal Architect and security operations analysts on architectural alignment, coverage and gap analysis, dependencies, and capability planning.
• Deliver device, network, workload, and data security controls supporting Zero Trust maturity.
• Design and implement technical controls, assess enterprise security risks, identify compensating controls, and document risk treatment.
• Develop security controls and technical evidence mapped to NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and local security policies.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership on security integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related engineering field, or relevant experience as a substitute. Without a degree, 12 years of related experience is required; a higher relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• 8+ years of experience in a related role.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, network architectures, data security administration, domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
• Leadership experience with security monitoring and assessment tools.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting, and administering networks, operating systems, applications, and current Microsoft platforms.
• Hands-on engineering experience in a Zero Trust environment focused on network detection and response, endpoint protection, and data security.
• Ability to work with a security architect or senior technical leader to take solutions from architectural direction through design, implementation, and documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment, sit at a desk for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, and travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Advanced security certifications such as CISSP, CASP+/SecurityX, or GIAC certifications.
• Expertise in orchestrating, maturing, and optimizing enterprise security platforms for security operations.
• Experience defining and leading platform management standards and requirements.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code or other automated security platform management methods.
• Experience in regulated or high-sensitivity environments such as aerospace and defense, healthcare, or finance.
• Advanced knowledge of PKI and certificate services.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time corporate role supporting enterprise IT and information security.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; and a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Three weeks of paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Annual performance-based incentive pay.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on collaboration, mission execution, agility, and innovation.

Hiring process

• The posting will remain open for at least five days and may be extended according to business needs.
• Employment requires successful completion of the U.S. security clearance eligibility process, including applicable background adjudication.