Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. SciTec has immediate opportunities for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to work in either our Boulder, CO or Princeton, NJ office. Responsibilities: Serve as the CrowdStrike technical lead, leading implementation and integration across virtual, physical, and cloud environments. (AWS/Azure)Harden and secure mission infrastructure assets, including servers, network devices, storage systems, and supporting platformsProvide expertise to the vulnerability management process, including but not limited to risk prioritization based on environment and remediation actions. (Tools include Tenable, NinjaOne)Collaborate with Infrastructure teams to provide cybersecurity input to system architecture, enclave segmentation, and infrastructure design decisionsServes as technical lead for CMMC/NIST 800-171 requirementsCreate and maintain SIEM queries in response to emerging threats around environment.Develop and maintain CrowdStrike NG-SIEM log parsingEnsure logging, monitoring, and access controls meet security and compliance requirementsIdentify and mitigate operational cybersecurity risks across the asset lifecycleSupport incident response preparation and forensic readiness effortsCommunicate cybersecurity posture, risks, and remediation plans to technical and program leadershipOther duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldCompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySa+) or similar certification6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering2+ years of experience using CrowdStrike EDR and NG-SIEMProfessional technical experience with NIST 800-171 / CMMC controlsExperience conducting vulnerability scanning and remediationStrong understanding of Linux systems securityStrong understanding of Windows systems securityStrong understanding of Active Directory and IAM Security Best PracticesExperience with scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell or BashFamiliarity with network security concepts and segmentationAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearanceStrong documentation and communication skillsProven oral and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: Professional experience in Cloud Security (AWS / Azure)Experience integrating security into DevSecOps pipelinesGIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certificationCrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) certification Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including: 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options80% company paid Dental insurance100% company paid Vision insurance100% company paid Life insurance100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insuranceVoluntary Accident and Critical Illness insuranceShort-term Disability insuranceAnnual Profit-Sharing PlanDiscretionary Performance BonusPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick PayFlexible Work Hours The pay range for this position is $124,000 - $158,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.