Cybersecurity Vulnerability Managment Engineer

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. 

SciTec has immediate openings for this role and is looking to hire as soon as possible. Candidates should be willing to remain in this position for 24 months before being considered for opportunities in more specialized IT roles.

Responsibilities 

An Information Technology (IT) Tier 2 Cyber Security Management Engineer is a technology professional with an aptitude to develop and apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in many areas of IT cybersecurity.

Tenable Management & Scanning:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Tenable platforms (such as Tenable Vulnerability Management, Tenable Security Center, Nessus scanners, or Nessus Agents). Support 2000 compute nodes on network.
• Build, schedule, and optimize credentialed scans and agent deployments across enterprise environments.
• Analyze vulnerability scan findings, triage risks, filter out false positives, and validate coverage data.

Operating System & Infrastructure Patching:

• Oversee or execute enterprise-wide OS patching across Windows Server, Linux, endpoints, and virtualized platforms (using tools like BigFix, WSUS, Red Hat Satellite, or SCCM/MECM).
• Coordinate patch deployment windows, test updates, and track compliance SLAs with system administrators and infrastructure teams.

Workflow & Automation:

• Integrate patching tools with ITSM and ticketing platforms (such as Jira) to automate remediation workflows, exception handling, and status reporting.
• Write scripts (PowerShell, Python, Bash) or use Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform) to automate repeatable patch and scan tasks.

• Hands-on experience with Tenable/Nessus scanning and agent management. Crowstrike management experience.
• Practical administration and patch coordination for Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Proficiency in scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Proficient in Linux command line.
• Good understanding of computer systems, operating systems (Windows 10 & 11, RHEL), software, and devices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Patient and friendly, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic computer technical issues, with the ability to break down technological processes and provide clear, step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret shell script code.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Team oriented; willing to help others and take on tasks in the spirit of collaboration.
• Proficient with independently researching and troubleshooting issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Detail oriented.

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science.
• Crowdstrike certification.
• 1-3 years’ experience in scanning with Tenable and creating dashboard and reporting in Tenable
• CompTIA certifications (A+, Linux+, Security+, Network+).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work (standing or sitting) at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to kneel and crawl when necessary to set up workstations and server racks (e.g., plugging wires into walls).
• Ability to work and move equipment between different locations (e.g., Boulder North and South for Boulder positions).
• Ability to lift and handle desktops, laptops, printers, and accessories to deploy or service equipment, up to 50 lbs.

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SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.