Cyber Security Engineer 101851

Cyber Security Engineer 
Location: Aurora, CO. 
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly  

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

ITEC is seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security Engineering team in Aurora, CO. This position will support Continuous Monitoring and Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance for Government-accredited systems. You’ll play a key role in vulnerability and compliance management across mission-critical systems and work directly with various stakeholders to ensure system security and integrity. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and adjudicate findings from Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scans.
• Assess system vulnerabilities and verify compliance with applicable STIGs, SRGs, and other security guidelines.
• Perform Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) work-off.
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.
• Assist with Software Assurance evaluations.
• Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise during system development.
• Deploy and maintain security patches in alignment with vulnerability management and compliance policies.
• Administer and secure systems operating on Linux OS platforms. 

Required Skills:

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus for vulnerability assessments.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and deploying security patches.
• Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
• Working knowledge of NIST RMF, including SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent). 

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of DoD RMF certification & accreditation processes.
• Experience using STIG Viewer and performing manual security checks.
• IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or equivalent).
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. 

ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.