Cybersecurity Engineer

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $140,000 - $170,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position.

Additional Compensation: This position is eligible for an end-of-year bonus.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/bennies.

About Bluestaq: Where Tech Meets Tenacity

Ready to trade that "job" for a mission? Welcome to Bluestaq.

Grit isn't just a buzzword here; it's in our DNA. We're not just another tech company; we're a collective of innovators, risk-takers, dreamers, and trailblazers. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly risen as a game-changer in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A fusion of "blue" (military lingo for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

The Buzz Around Us

In just five years, we've amassed accolades like we're collecting rare vinyl. For two consecutive years, Bluestaq has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies and maintains a consistent presence on several of Colorado's Best Workplaces lists. We're not just making waves; we're practically a tsunami in the Colorado tech world.

Why Colorado Springs? Why Not?

Nestled at the foot of the Rockies, downtown Colorado Springs isn't just our HQ; it's a lifestyle. Ranked #2 on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live, this city is a tech hub that thrives and is alive. Plus, 300 days of sunshine? Yes, please.

Join the Mission

If you're aiming to do the most impactful work of your career with a top-tier tech team, consider this your invitation to join Bluestaq. We're eager to get acquainted.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. As a Cybersecurity Engineer at Bluestaq, you are an experienced professional with hands-on cybersecurity expertise. The ideal candidate is a motivated cybersecurity engineer with a CISSP, a strong understanding of core cybersecurity methodologies and is focused on growing as an engineer. In a Cybersecurity Engineering position at Bluestaq, you display a general understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, and Security Audits.

Basic Qualifications and Skills:

• CISSP certificate required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of security, risk, and compliance for large-scale computing solutions.
• Cloud compliance and security standards.
• Automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform/Terragrunt, and Packer.
• Experience with Linux and Windows.
• General networking knowledge.
• Vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Experience with cloud-based concepts and the AWS component stack.
• Understanding of cloud identity and access management tools.
• Knowledge of system vulnerabilities and security issues.
• Ability to test and identify network and system vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of security controls and the STIG process.
• Experience with firewalls.
• Familiar with troubleshooting and debugging skills, with a passion for problem-solving and investigation.
• Python, C , Java, Ruby, Node, Go and/or Power Shell.
• Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Able to resolve routine issues and problems.
• Ability to communicate scope and state of work, including articulating roadblocks.
• Proactive and thoughtful in seeking clarification and asking questions.
• Displays a strong sense of ownership for projects.
• Ability to apply cybersecurity skills and knowledge to approach new problems in creative ways.
• Communicate scope and state of work, identify issues, and anticipate roadblocks that may arise.
• Takes responsibility for their personal development, has a growth mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IAT Level II/III certification

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• CEH
• Security

Required Education: 15 years experience and Bachelor of Science Degree

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.