Centil · 2 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer
Lafayette, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expCentil is a company focused on providing optimized technology value streams for defense industry clients. The Cybersecurity Engineer will design and implement cybersecurity measures to protect mission-critical DoD systems and ensure the development of secure software in compliance with DoD standards.
AerospaceConsultingSoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, test, and evaluate secure interfaces between information systems, physical systems, and/or embedded technologies
Develop risk mitigation strategies and cybersecurity countermeasures to address cost, performance, and security risks and to resolve vulnerabilities and recommend security changes to system or system components as needed
Perform cybersecurity scans, analyze results and harden systems
Develop cybersecurity designs to meet specific operational needs and environmental factors (e.g., access controls, automated applications, networked operations, high integrity and availability requirements, multilevel security/processing of multiple classification levels, and processing Sensitive Compartmented Information)
Generate documentation required to achieve approval to operate systems
Interface with the customer, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Qualification
Required
Must hold DoD Secret Clearance, at minimum
Willingness to work fully onsite
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Physical Sciences, Computer Science or related field (Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in CyberSecurity Engineering
Experience with cyber tools, including ACAS and HBSS
Strong understanding of Cybersecurity frameworks and standards
Knowledge of encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms
Experience with vulnerability assessments
Familiarity with network security, firewalls, and cloud security solutions
Experience with incident response and management
Ability to communicate technical information via oral presentation and written format
Preferred
Possess CompTIA Security+ and CISSP or similar certifications
Cybersecurity engineering experience with embedded systems development for DoD
Understanding of networking fundamentals, programming languages, and operating systems
Familiar with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Understanding of ethical hacking and penetration
Experience working within an agile workflow
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR)
Benefits
Generous PTO for vacation, personal, or sick days
Ten (10) paid holidays per year: 8 fixed holidays, plus 2 additional Floating Holidays per year (taken at Employee's discretion)
Flex time and the ability to create your own schedule
Discretionary bi-annual bonus plan, based on individual and company performance
401K retirement plan with immediately vested company contributions, no matching required
Healthcare coverage plan through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Employer-paid Life, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurances
Access to optional, employee-paid Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurances
Access to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid training and conference attendance
Additional benefits, as needed, for significant life events: parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty pay, military leave pay
One-time home office reimbursement
Phone plan reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, supporting emotional health and well-being of employees and their families
Company
Centil
Centil is a defense consulting firm, specializing in system engineering and software development.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Travis Hohn
Principal
Recent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-08
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