Cybersecurity Chief Engineer Job at KIHOMAC in Colorado Springs

• Lead the development and execution of the organization's cybersecurity technical strategy, including defining secure system architectures, engineering processes, and security best practices across various platforms, potentially involving on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams, fostering technical development, driving quality initiatives, and providing technical guidance on complex projects
• Guide the design, selection, integration, and deployment of secure systems, potentially encompassing secure networking, computing, and information assurance architectures
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for security program effectiveness
• Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, collaborating with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technical consistency, align with enterprise goals, and integrate new technologies securely
• Guide organization through cybersecurity inspections and tests
• Monitor the threat landscape, analyze attack vectors, and assess vulnerabilities to proactively implement defense mechanisms and develop effective mitigation strategies, including potentially utilizing frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, government regulations (like DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-160), and company policies, potentially including managing and verifying required documentation and conducting audits
• Explore opportunities to evaluate, implement, and manage cutting-edge security tools and technologies to stay ahead of the evolving cyber threat landscape.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
• Current DoD 8570 IAT III certification (i.e. CISSP) or higher required

Experience:

• 6+ years of direct experience in the area of Cybersecurity
• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Previous experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, DoD RMF) required
• Proven experience with cloud security best practices and technologies required
• A strong background in security architecture design and implementation required
• Previous experience with secure system integration across complex environments required
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex security issues required
• Strong analytical skills for threat assessment and risk evaluation required
• Experience in an Agile environment preferred
• Demonstrable knowledge of emerging technologies (i.e. blockchain) preferred

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $160,000.00 - 195,000.00

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.