Sr. Cyber Engineer

Sr. Cyber Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Support mission-critical cybersecurity engineering operations for the United States Space Force through cyber defense technology.

Before You Apply

This is a full-time W-2 position with Allyon.

• Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in cyber-related discipline

• Must have IAT Level III Certification

Candidates cannot proceed in the application process without meeting the required qualifications listed above.

Allyon does not sponsor security clearance s and does not offer C2C opportunities for this role.

Why this Role Matters

This Senior Cyber Engineer role matters because it strengthens the Air Force's ability to defend critical systems against advanced cyber threats. By leading technical design, integrating key defensive technologies, and guiding cyber operations, the position helps ensure mission readiness, data security, and reliable operations in a highly contested environment.

What You Will Do

• Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Has domain and expert technical knowledge.
• Directs and controls activities for a client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
• Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management.
• Consults on IT and cyber defensive architecture and technologies
• Assesses assigned Cyber domain to thoroughly understand the mission, architecture and threat
• Advises on technical design and implementation of Defensive Cyber Operations capability required to effectively protect, detect and respond to cyber threats and attack
• Research cyber defense technology options for best fit based on mission, architecture and threat
• Design, implement, configure and/or tune Cyber Defense technology
• Authors documentations to include SOPs, checklists, implementation guides, architecture diagrams, crew binders, etc.
• Adapt technologies to meet best fit for the mission architecture and threat. Technologies include SIEM, vulnerability assessment, discovery, infrastructure (firewall, IPS/IDS, proxy, network capture), host based security, PCAP, penetration testing/external assessment tools, forensics, etc.
• Develop and tune cyber tools and technology like ELK, Kafka, Suricata, BRO, cuckoo, yara, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of technical experience in cyber-defense or cyber security related fields (e.g., engineering, networking, systems integration, solutions etc.) with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a cyber-related discipline (e.g. network engineering, computer science, information systems, software engineer, programming, etc.).
• 8570 IAT Level III Certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)
• Minimum of 7 years of professional technical experience (these years may be in conjunction with #2) Experience years must come from at least 3 of the following areas:
• Container or virtual environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, AWS)
• In-band and out-of-band test access points for network traffic collection and aggregation (e.g. Gigamon)
• Data storage solutions (e.g. NFS storage, distributed storage, Ceph Ruck storage, etc.)
• Data-analysis toolsets (e.g. Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana, Splunk, etc.)
• Agile frameworks for software development
• Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Kali, etc.)
• Windows operating systems
• Network infrastructure
• Security applications (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response [SOAR], Security Information and Events Management [SIEM], Intrusion Detection Systems [IDS], etc.)

What's In It for You

At Allyon, your compensation goes beyond salary. Our Total Rewards program is designed to lower your costs, support your wellbeing, and give you confidence in your future.

Four flexible medical plan options with premiums averaging 15% below industry benchmarks

Up to $1,800 in annual wellness incentives plus monthly rewards that put money back in your pocket

$0 telemedicine visits and open access provider networks with transparent pricing

401(k) with modern planning tools plus HSA and FSA options for tax advantaged savings

Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage including accident and critical illness

Paid time off starting on day one plus flexibility to support balance

Your compensation is designed to make a real difference day to day, giving you the support and confidence to do your best work and live well outside of it.

The expected salary range for this position is $170,000 to $195,000. Compensation is determined based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, clearance level, and alignment to mission requirements and work location. Allyon offers a comprehensive total rewards package including benefits and retirement contributions.

About Allyon

Allyon is a Federal solutions partner supporting Department of War, Intelligence, and Civilian agencies through expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering, Enterprise IT, and Program Management

For more than 15 years, we have helped government teams operate securely, efficiently, and confidently by delivering solutions that keep critical missions moving.

Our belief is simple. Mission success is built by people. We invest in our teams, our systems, and our culture with intention so our people can perform at their best and deliver when it matters most.

The Bottom Line

Ready to do meaningful work that supports real-world mission impact?

At Allyon, culture drives performance. We combine mission-critical work with a Total Rewards approach that invests in your health, financial security, and long-term growth.

If you want your skills to matter, your contributions to be recognized, and your compensation to reflect your value, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and join a people-powered team focused on mission success.