KIHOMAC is hiring: Cybersecurity Chief Engineer in Colorado Springs

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Education/Training

• Associate00Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required
• Bachelor00Degree 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.