Cybersecurity Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Colorado's cybersecurity engineer job market centers on Denver, Colorado Springs, and the defense corridor along the Front Range, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Palantir regularly hire for technical security roles. The state's growing tech sector and federal contractor presence create consistent demand, with several employers sponsoring H-1B visa and other work visas for qualified candidates.
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$220,000 - $250,000 + VIP Bonus
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. Whether you’re interested in engineering or development, marketing or sales, or something else – if this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices in the US, Canada, and India.
ABOUT THE JOB
The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.
Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity – speed, performance, and trust – to drive growth at scale.
With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The VP, Cybersecurity is responsible for developing and executing Vertafore's enterprise cybersecurity strategy and leading the organization's cybersecurity operations, architecture, engineering, and risk mitigation programs. This executive is accountable for protecting Vertafore's SaaS products, cloud infrastructure, corporate systems, and sensitive customer data through effective security controls, proactive threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement.
The VP provides strategic leadership across security operations, product and application security, cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and emerging technology security, including artificial intelligence. The role partners closely with Engineering, Product, Information Technology, Legal, and Compliance to integrate security into business operations and product development while supporting Vertafore's customer commitments and regulatory obligations.
As a senior leader, the VP establishes measurable cybersecurity objectives, develops high-performing global security teams, manages cybersecurity investments, and provides executive leadership with clear visibility into material security risks, operational performance, and security program maturity.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-year, risk-based cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with Vertafore business priorities and evolving threats.
- Lead and develop high-performing cybersecurity teams, establish clear accountability, and support succession planning, professional development, and a strong security culture.
- Own cybersecurity budgets, resource planning, vendor investments, program priorities, and performance metrics; report material risks and progress to executive leadership.
- Advance zero-trust principles, including identity and access management, least privilege, network segmentation, and continuous verification.
- Partner with Roper Technologies corporate cybersecurity to align Vertafore’s program with the Roper cyber controls framework, participate in portfolio-wide security initiatives, and provide timely reporting on control maturity, material risks, and incidents.
Security Operations, Incident Response, and Resilience
- Lead security monitoring, threat detection, investigation, containment, and remediation capabilities, including a coordinated 24/7 monitoring and response operating model.
- Oversee security operations tooling, detection engineering, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and external attack surface management.
- Maintain and exercise cybersecurity incident response plans; coordinate response with IT, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and external specialists, including post-incident reviews and corrective actions.
- Partner with IT and business continuity owners on cyber recovery readiness, ransomware resilience, disaster recovery exercises, and response to major technology disruptions.
- Define and monitor operational measures such as detection coverage, response effectiveness, remediation timeliness, and control performance.
Cloud, Product, Application and AI Security
- Direct security architecture and engineering for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, corporate infrastructure, and data center systems where applicable.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to integrate security into the software development lifecycle, including secure design, code and dependency security, penetration testing, and remediation of application vulnerabilities.
- Establish security requirements and review processes for AI-enabled products, agents, models, and integrations, including access controls, prompt-injection defenses, sensitive-data protection, and monitoring of AI-specific threats.
- Assess material security risks arising from development environments, cloud configurations, privileged access, and third-party technology integrations.
Technical Risk and Third-party Security
- Oversee technical risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation across the enterprise and product environments.
- Establish and validate security controls and technical standards consistent with applicable frameworks and business requirements.
- Partner with Compliance on vendor security assessments by defining technical security requirements, evaluating material vendor risks, and tracking technical remediation.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to support security governance, contractual commitments, audits, and regulatory obligations while retaining ownership of technical security controls and corrective actions.
Customer Security and Cross-Functional Partnership
- Provide executive-level technical support for significant customer security inquiries, escalations, and security-related commitments.
- Partner with Compliance and Assurance on customer assessments and audit evidence, ensuring technical accuracy and timely resolution of security issues; support rather than duplicate operational questionnaire and audit coordination.
- Build productive relationships with business and technology leaders and communicate cybersecurity priorities, tradeoffs, and risk decisions clearly.
- Lead cybersecurity projects and transformation initiatives to deliver defined security outcomes within approved scope, timelines, and budgets.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: Canada Only
- The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
- Medical, vision & dental plans
- Life, AD&D
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Pension Plan & Employer Match
- Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Education Assistance
- Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition
Why Vertafore is the place for you: US Only
- The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
- We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
- Medical, vision & dental plans
- PPO & high-deductible options
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
- Health Care FSA
- Dental & Vision FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter FSA
- Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Employer Match
- Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education & Legal Assistance
- Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
- Commuter Benefits (Denver)
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in enterprise cybersecurity strategy, security operations, incident response, zero-trust architecture, cloud security, and product/application security.
- Strong knowledge of SaaS environments, secure software development, IAM, vulnerability management, and security engineering.
- Understanding of AI security threats and controls, third-party security risk, NIST frameworks, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and relevant security assurance requirements such as SOC 2.
- Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams, influence senior stakeholders, manage budgets, and translate technical risk into business decisions.
- Excellent communication, executive reporting, prioritization, collaboration, and crisis leadership skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
- 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience.
- CISSP, GIAC, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS
- Travel required up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to work remotely with a stable internet connection as needed.
- Ability to work from an office location when required.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
- Close vision required for computer work.
- Frequent sitting and/or standing.
Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
We want to make sure our recruiting process is accessible for everyone. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact recruiting@vertafore.com.
Just a note, this contact information is for accommodation requests only.
INTRODUCTION
$220,000 - $250,000 + VIP Bonus
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. Whether you’re interested in engineering or development, marketing or sales, or something else – if this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices in the US, Canada, and India.
ABOUT THE JOB
The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.
Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity – speed, performance, and trust – to drive growth at scale.
With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The VP, Cybersecurity is responsible for developing and executing Vertafore's enterprise cybersecurity strategy and leading the organization's cybersecurity operations, architecture, engineering, and risk mitigation programs. This executive is accountable for protecting Vertafore's SaaS products, cloud infrastructure, corporate systems, and sensitive customer data through effective security controls, proactive threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement.
The VP provides strategic leadership across security operations, product and application security, cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and emerging technology security, including artificial intelligence. The role partners closely with Engineering, Product, Information Technology, Legal, and Compliance to integrate security into business operations and product development while supporting Vertafore's customer commitments and regulatory obligations.
As a senior leader, the VP establishes measurable cybersecurity objectives, develops high-performing global security teams, manages cybersecurity investments, and provides executive leadership with clear visibility into material security risks, operational performance, and security program maturity.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-year, risk-based cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with Vertafore business priorities and evolving threats.
- Lead and develop high-performing cybersecurity teams, establish clear accountability, and support succession planning, professional development, and a strong security culture.
- Own cybersecurity budgets, resource planning, vendor investments, program priorities, and performance metrics; report material risks and progress to executive leadership.
- Advance zero-trust principles, including identity and access management, least privilege, network segmentation, and continuous verification.
- Partner with Roper Technologies corporate cybersecurity to align Vertafore’s program with the Roper cyber controls framework, participate in portfolio-wide security initiatives, and provide timely reporting on control maturity, material risks, and incidents.
Security Operations, Incident Response, and Resilience
- Lead security monitoring, threat detection, investigation, containment, and remediation capabilities, including a coordinated 24/7 monitoring and response operating model.
- Oversee security operations tooling, detection engineering, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and external attack surface management.
- Maintain and exercise cybersecurity incident response plans; coordinate response with IT, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, and external specialists, including post-incident reviews and corrective actions.
- Partner with IT and business continuity owners on cyber recovery readiness, ransomware resilience, disaster recovery exercises, and response to major technology disruptions.
- Define and monitor operational measures such as detection coverage, response effectiveness, remediation timeliness, and control performance.
Cloud, Product, Application and AI Security
- Direct security architecture and engineering for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, corporate infrastructure, and data center systems where applicable.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to integrate security into the software development lifecycle, including secure design, code and dependency security, penetration testing, and remediation of application vulnerabilities.
- Establish security requirements and review processes for AI-enabled products, agents, models, and integrations, including access controls, prompt-injection defenses, sensitive-data protection, and monitoring of AI-specific threats.
- Assess material security risks arising from development environments, cloud configurations, privileged access, and third-party technology integrations.
Technical Risk and Third-party Security
- Oversee technical risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation across the enterprise and product environments.
- Establish and validate security controls and technical standards consistent with applicable frameworks and business requirements.
- Partner with Compliance on vendor security assessments by defining technical security requirements, evaluating material vendor risks, and tracking technical remediation.
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to support security governance, contractual commitments, audits, and regulatory obligations while retaining ownership of technical security controls and corrective actions.
Customer Security and Cross-Functional Partnership
- Provide executive-level technical support for significant customer security inquiries, escalations, and security-related commitments.
- Partner with Compliance and Assurance on customer assessments and audit evidence, ensuring technical accuracy and timely resolution of security issues; support rather than duplicate operational questionnaire and audit coordination.
- Build productive relationships with business and technology leaders and communicate cybersecurity priorities, tradeoffs, and risk decisions clearly.
- Lead cybersecurity projects and transformation initiatives to deliver defined security outcomes within approved scope, timelines, and budgets.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: Canada Only
- The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
- Medical, vision & dental plans
- Life, AD&D
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Pension Plan & Employer Match
- Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Education Assistance
- Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition
Why Vertafore is the place for you: US Only
- The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
- We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
- Medical, vision & dental plans
- PPO & high-deductible options
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
- Health Care FSA
- Dental & Vision FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter FSA
- Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Employer Match
- Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education & Legal Assistance
- Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
- Commuter Benefits (Denver)
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in enterprise cybersecurity strategy, security operations, incident response, zero-trust architecture, cloud security, and product/application security.
- Strong knowledge of SaaS environments, secure software development, IAM, vulnerability management, and security engineering.
- Understanding of AI security threats and controls, third-party security risk, NIST frameworks, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and relevant security assurance requirements such as SOC 2.
- Demonstrated ability to lead globally distributed teams, influence senior stakeholders, manage budgets, and translate technical risk into business decisions.
- Excellent communication, executive reporting, prioritization, collaboration, and crisis leadership skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience.
- 10+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience.
- CISSP, GIAC, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS
- Travel required up to 10% of the time.
- Ability to work remotely with a stable internet connection as needed.
- Ability to work from an office location when required.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
- Close vision required for computer work.
- Frequent sitting and/or standing.
Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
We want to make sure our recruiting process is accessible for everyone. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact recruiting@vertafore.com.
Just a note, this contact information is for accommodation requests only.
Cybersecurity Engineer Job Roles in Colorado
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Search Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in ColoradoCybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for cybersecurity engineers in Colorado?
Federal contractors and defense firms are among the most active sponsors in Colorado, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, Leidos, and SAIC, all of which maintain significant operations along the Front Range. Large tech employers such as Palantir (headquartered in Denver) and Amazon Web Services also sponsor cybersecurity roles. Government contracting work sometimes requires security clearances, which can affect sponsorship eligibility for certain roles.
Which visa types are most common for cybersecurity engineer roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common work visa for cybersecurity engineers in Colorado, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. Some employers also sponsor TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and L-1 visa transfers for intracompany moves. O-1 visas are an option for candidates with demonstrated expertise, though they are less commonly used for this role.
Which cities in Colorado have the most cybersecurity engineer sponsorship jobs?
Denver and its metro area account for the largest share of cybersecurity engineer sponsorship activity in Colorado, driven by a dense concentration of tech companies, financial services firms, and federal contractors. Colorado Springs is a secondary hub with strong defense and military contractor presence, including operations tied to NORAD and Space Command. Boulder also draws cybersecurity hiring through its technology and university-affiliated startup ecosystem.
How to find cybersecurity engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate aggregates visa sponsorship jobs specifically for international candidates, making it straightforward to filter for cybersecurity engineer roles in Colorado without sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. The platform focuses on positions where sponsorship is part of the hiring process, which is especially useful in Colorado given the mix of defense, tech, and enterprise employers across Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for cybersecurity engineers seeking visa sponsorship?
Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers to disclose compensation ranges in job postings, which gives sponsored candidates more transparency when evaluating offers against H-1B prevailing wage requirements. Additionally, many Colorado cybersecurity roles tied to federal contracts require security clearances, and non-U.S. citizens without permanent resident status are generally ineligible for clearances, which can significantly narrow the pool of sponsorship-eligible positions in the defense sector.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored cybersecurity engineer jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.