Cybersecurity Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Denver, CO. Key Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity Engineer will provide risk management for FedRAMP cloud hosted applications, ensuring adherence to Federal and Departmental security regulations
• Prepare and update reports to comply with internal and external security reporting requirements, including FISMA and CPIC
• Coordinate security elements with IT Program Managers, evaluating system environments for IT Security Architecture, hardware, software, and associated threats and vulnerabilities
• Manage security controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
• Integrate security into the system development process, define security specifications, and review procurement requests to ensure inclusion of security measures
• Conduct self-assessments, audit and monitor system logs for security threats, and ensure continuous monitoring practices for maintaining security controls
• Coordinate incident response with system owners and ISSM, including computer investigations, forensics, and processing of POA&M reviews
• Support security awareness, training programs, and maintain comprehensive documentation of procedures, SOPs, and technical reports
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or engineering discipline preferred
• Certifications: not required but preferred: CISSP (most preferred), CCSP, CIPP, CAP, CASP/GSLC/CISM/CSM or other industry standard security certifications.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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