• Cyber Engineer

    Actalent (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Job Title: Cyber Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Cyber Engineer to fulfill a technical role in support of a Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program. The selected candidate will focus on patch management solution development, vulnerability management, and the remediation of software, hardware, and firmware vulnerabilities.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with the development of patch management solutions using WSUS and/or Satellite.

    + Develop and test patches to fix vulnerabilities.

    + Analyze and remediate IAVMs, Cyber Tasking Orders, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, Vendor Patches, and STIG configurations.

    + Install and configure Linux and Windows operating systems up to the application level.

    + Document and verify installation and configuration steps for labs.

    + Develop test plans and procedures for software integration and unit tests.

    + Collaborate with software developers and vendors to diagnose and resolve problems during system integration.

    + Submit problem reports for errors found and coordinate daily integration activities with Cross-Functional Product Teams.

    + Install and unit test Cyber Products such as ESS, ACAS, BigFix, Endgame, KMS, etc.

    + Provide feedback and documentation to engineers and Cyber Leadership.

    + Document lessons learned, best security engineering practices, and industry standards.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience developing, integrating, and troubleshooting WSUS and/or RHEL Satellite.

    + Experience in Windows or RHEL administrator tasks.

    + Working knowledge of Cybersecurity technologies, NIST standards, and RMF governance.

    + Experience in executing Security Hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with scripting Windows Group Policy Objects.

    + Experience with Ansible, VMware, Arcsight, and Nessus.

    + Experience implementing McAfee Application Change Control and Endpoint Security.

    + Excellent technical document preparation and verbal communication skills.

    + Background in network design and software engineering.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is 100% onsite in an office setting, offering opportunities for upward movement within a collaborative team-focused environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55.28 - $62.50/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.