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Cyber Security Engineer - Senior

Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2026

💰 $180,000/yr($160,000/yr – $180,000/yr)

About the role

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in the Colorado Springs area in support of Department of the Air Force (DAF) and U.S Space Force (USSF) programs. The candidate will be responsible for mentoring, assisting, assessing, and ensuring program compliance with applicable security regulations for various classified Information Systems (IS)s.

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. A successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses initiative, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead diverse teams, to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and a proven problem solver.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Working knowledge of all Risk Management Framework (RMF), doctrine to include all guides, directives, manuals within the DoD, especially DoD Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01 and all the supporting doctrine (e.g. NIST Special Publications 800-18, 800-30, 800-37, 800-47, 800-53, 800-53A, 800-60, 800-115, 800-128, 800-137, 800-160, and 800-161. In addition, issuances from the Committee of national Security Systems like CNSSP-11, CNSSI-4009, and CNSSI-1253.)
Mastery knowledge of the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) and how it is applied within the SAP community
Providing expert support, research and analysis of exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to them
Serving as technical expert to the Cybersecurity Assessment Program providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives to complex problems
Thinking independently and demonstrating exceptional written and oral communications skills
Application of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts
Contributing to development of new principles, concepts, and methodologies
Work on unusually complex technical problems and providing highly innovative and ingenious solutions
Assists in the development of software tool requirements and selection criteria to include development of product specific STIGs from applicable DISA SRGs
Leading teams of technical and project managers in implementation of predetermined long-range goals and objectives
Supporting customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews
Advising the Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO) on how to implement effective cyber security posture within their respective programs, organization, and/or agencies
Evaluating IS threats and vulnerabilities to determine whether additional safeguards are required
Advising the Government concerning impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for the information on a system
Evaluating security assessment documentation and providing written recommendations for Information System Owner (ISO), Information Data Owner (IDO), Program Security Officer (PSO), and the Delegated and/or Authorizing Official (DAO/AO)
Evaluating and assessing authorization boundaries and proposed any changes that could enhance the security posture of the Authorization boundaries
Mastery knowledge of the various types of protection level implementations and provide guidance on how to achieve that protection level authorization
Ensuring organizations are addressing and conducting all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
Ensuring government organizations are implementing and executing cyber security in accordance with the DoD Acquisition strategy
Evaluating the effectiveness and implementation of Continuous Monitoring Plans
Assisting with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan
Representing customers in various ISSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings

Qualifications

Required Experience:

8 years or more of Cyber Security Engineer or related experience
5+ years or more of experience in the role of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), or Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) or similar positi