Cyber Engineer

Aurora, CO

Support mission‑critical cybersecurity training operations for the United States Space Force by preparing teams to operate effectively in high‑responsibility environments.

This is a full‑time W‑2 position with Allyon.

• Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a cyber‑related discipline

Candidates cannot proceed in the application process without meeting the required qualifications listed above.

Allyon does not sponsor security clearance and does not offer C2C opportunities for this role.

This Cyber Engineer role matters because it strengthens the United States Air and Space Force’s ability to defend critical systems against advanced cyber threats. By leading technical design, integrating key defensive technologies, and guiding cyber operations, the position helps ensure mission readiness, data security, and reliable operations in a highly contested environment.

• Consult on IT and cyber defensive architecture and technologies
• Assess the assigned Cyber domain to thoroughly understand the mission, architecture, and threat
• Advise on technical design and implementation of Defensive Cyber Operations capability required to effectively protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats and attacks
• Research cyber defense technology options for best fit based on mission, architecture, and threat
• Design, implement, configure, and/or tune Cyber Defense technology
• Authors documentation to include SOPs, checklists, implementation guides, architecture diagrams, crew binders, etc.
• Adapt technologies to meet the best fit for the mission architecture and threat. Technologies include SIEM, vulnerability assessment, discovery, infrastructure (firewall, IPS/IDS, proxy, network capture), host‑based security, PCAP, penetration testing/external assessment tools, forensics, etc.

• 5 years of technical experience in cyber‑defense or cyber security related fields (e.g., engineering, networking, systems integration, solutions, etc.)
• 5 years of professional technical experience (these years may be in conjunction with #2)
• Experience years must come from at least 2 of the following areas: container or virtual environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, AWS); in‑band and out‑of‑band test access points for network traffic collection and aggregation (e.g., Gigamon); data storage solutions (e.g., NFS storage, distributed storage, Ceph Ruck storage, etc.); data‑analysis toolsets (e.g., Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana, Splunk, etc.); agile frameworks for software development;
  Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Kali, etc.);
  Windows operating systems; network infrastructure; security applications (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response [SOAR], Security Information and Events Management [SIEM], Intrusion Detection Systems [IDS], etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in a cyber‑related discipline (e.g., network engineering, computer science, information systems, software engineering, programming, etc.)
• Clearance required TS/SCI

• 8570 IAT Level III Certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA Pen Test+, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), GIAC Security, Essentials Certification (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

• Four flexible medical plan options with premiums averaging 15% below industry benchmarks
• Up to $1,800 in annual wellness incentives plus monthly rewards that put money back in your pocket
• $0 telemedicine visits and open access provider networks with transparent pricing
• 401(k) with modern planning tools plus HSA and FSA options for tax‑advantaged savings
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage including accident and critical illness
• Paid time off starting on day one plus flexibility to support work‑life balance
• The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 to $145,000. Compensation is determined based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, clearance level, and alignment to mission requirements and work location. Allyon offers a comprehensive total rewards package including benefits and retirement contributions.

Allyon is a Federal solutions partner supporting Department of War, Intelligence, and Civilian agencies through expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering, Enterprise IT, and Program Management.

For more than 15 years, we have helped government teams operate securely, efficiently, and confidently by delivering solutions that keep critical missions moving.

Our belief is simple:
Mission success is built by people. We invest in our teams, our systems, and our culture with intention so our people can perform at their best and deliver when it matters most.