Logo
The Ash Group

Cyber Security Engineer

The Ash Group, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

Save Job

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from The Ash Group Principal Technical Recruiter, Account Manager at The Ash Group

NO Third parties or C2C will be considered Salary range $112,500 - $124,739 Onsite About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled

Cybersecurity Engineer

to join our Security Operations team. In this role, you will play a critical part in strengthening our threat detection, response, and vulnerability management capabilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with

Splunk

(SIEM) and

Qualys

(vulnerability management), and is self-sufficient. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Splunk dashboards, alerts, and correlation searches to support threat detection and investigation efforts. Manage, tune, and optimize the Splunk environment to ensure efficient log ingestion, parsing, and storage. Administer and maintain the Qualys platform to ensure accurate vulnerability and benchmark scanning, asset tagging, and reporting. Analyze vulnerability and configuration data to work with IT teams to prioritize and remediate issues. Develop automation and integration between Splunk, Qualys, and other security tools to improve operational efficiency. Participate in security incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and recovery. Support compliance initiatives by generating reports and ensuring logging and scanning standards are met. Stay current with threat intelligence and industry best practices to continuously improve security posture. Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity engineering role. Hands-on experience with

Splunk

(Enterprise Security preferred), including query writing, dashboarding, and alerting. Proficiency with

Qualys

(VMDR, WAS, and/or Patch Management modules). Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS). Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, REST APIs). Familiarity with networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common enterprise technologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Core Certified Power User, Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin). Experience integrating Qualys with SIEM platforms or ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow). Previous experience in incident response or threat hunting. Why Join Us:

Work with a collaborative and mission-driven Security Operations team. Make a measurable impact on the security posture of critical infrastructure. Competitive salary and remote flexibility. Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type

Full-time Job function

Job function

Information Technology Industries

Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Ash Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Cyber Security Engineer jobs in

Denver, CO . Denver, CO $142,000.00-$160,000.00 5 months ago Englewood, CO $75,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago Boulder, CO $80,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Boulder, CO $117,800.00-$207,600.00 2 days ago Denver, CO $142,000.00-$160,000.00 15 hours ago Denver, CO $150,000.00-$170,000.00 3 days ago Englewood, CO $75,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago Denver, CO $160,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Englewood, CO $126,000.00-$189,000.00 3 days ago Denver, CO $145,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago Cyber Security Engineer I, II, III or Senior

Denver, CO $110,000.00-$125,000.00 2 days ago Littleton, CO $96,250.00-$137,500.00 2 weeks ago Boulder, CO $135,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Littleton, CO $96,250.00-$137,500.00 2 weeks ago Network Security Firewall Engineer IoT (BHJOB22048_734)

Denver Metropolitan Area $99,461.00-$128,329.00 1 day ago Englewood, CO $96,250.00-$137,500.00 2 weeks ago Staff Security Analyst, Threat Intelligence and Investigations

Englewood, CO $100,000.00-$168,000.00 1 week ago Denver, CO $85,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr