Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Boulder-Aurora corridor, where defense contractors, federal agencies, and technology companies maintain large security teams. Employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and SAIC have deep roots in the state and hire consistently for roles in cloud security, identity and access management, and threat detection and response. The market runs from entry-level analyst-to-engineer transitions up to principal and staff-level architects, and demand has remained strong across both commercial and government-adjacent sectors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles28
Top employerMITRE
Top cityColorado Springs, CO
Cities hiring8
Work type70% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Moody's
Sr Cybersecurity Engineer (AI Security)
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Sr Cybersecurity Engineer (AI Security)
Moody's
Golden, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$117k - $192k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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AVP-Cybersecurity Engineer (AI Security)
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AVP-Cybersecurity Engineer (AI Security)
Moody's
Golden, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $231k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Senior IT Security Engineer - Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance
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Senior IT Security Engineer - Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance
Lunar Outpost European Union
Golden, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Senior IT Security Engineer - Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance
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Senior IT Security Engineer - Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance
Lunar Outpost Oceania
Golden, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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ISSE/ Cybersecurity Engineer I
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ISSE/ Cybersecurity Engineer I
Trace3
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$110k - $135k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Colorado Springs
15 jobs
Golden
5 jobs
Denver
3 jobs
Boulder
1 job
Berthoud
1 job
Lafayette
1 job
Broomfield
1 job
Westminster
1 job

Cybersecurity Engineer Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MITRE
MITRE2 open roles
Moody's
Moody's2 open roles
Odyssey Consulting
Odyssey Consulting2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Active CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent industry certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection, and incident response
  • Familiarity with NIST, CIS Controls, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks
  • Proficiency scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation
  • Experience securing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cybersecurity engineer in Colorado?

Colorado does not issue a state-level cybersecurity engineering license, so the hiring path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, combined with certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Colorado's large defense and federal contractor presence means a clean background check and the ability to obtain a security clearance are frequently decisive, even at the entry level.

How much do cybersecurity engineers make in Colorado?

Cybersecurity engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $135,220 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,560 for the lowest 10% to over $208,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cybersecurity engineers in Colorado?

Colorado cybersecurity engineer roles are posted by MITRE, Moody's, and Odyssey Consulting and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's strong defense and aerospace sector means many of these openings sit within government contracting environments, where clearance eligibility is a consistent requirement alongside technical skills.

Which Colorado cities have the most cybersecurity engineer jobs?

Colorado Springs, Golden, and Denver lead Colorado for cybersecurity engineer openings. Denver's mix of financial services, healthcare systems, and technology headquarters drives the bulk of commercial demand, while Colorado Springs anchors a separate cluster built around military installations and the defense contractors that support them, explaining why smaller cities in that corridor appear in the listings alongside the major metros.

Are there remote cybersecurity engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most technical fields, because much of the work centers on monitoring dashboards, configuring cloud-based tools, and analyzing telemetry that requires no physical presence. About 30% of cybersecurity engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though roles tied to classified government work or on-site infrastructure management are almost always in-person. Threat analysis, cloud security engineering, and governance roles see the highest share of remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a cybersecurity engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a help desk or IT support role at one of Colorado's large employers, such as SCL Health, Centura Health, or the state's university systems, followed by a lateral move into a security analyst or junior SOC position. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying signals readiness to hiring managers without requiring prior security titles. Colorado's defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, also run early-career programs and internships that bring in candidates willing to pursue a security clearance from day one.

Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Colorado employers. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and the locations that work for you, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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