Cybersecurity Engineer
About The Position
Rule4 is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to work alongside clients across industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, utilities, government, and outdoor recreation. The role applies emerging technologies across systems, networks, and applications to improve cybersecurity, performance, and availability. The engineer owns projects, advises clients, and helps strengthen cybersecurity posture and protect sensitive data and critical operations. The work ranges from vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, forensic investigations, and incident response to technical documentation and workshops. The engineer also advises clients on integrating technologies such as AI while addressing security and privacy risks. The position includes developing client relationships and winning new business by leading sales cycles, including proposal writing and deal closing. The role is based in Boulder, Colorado, with partial remote work options and occasional travel (approximately 2–3 times per year). Rule4 describes its environment as a technology startup with a collaborative team, a four-day workweek, and a flexible schedule. Employment requires proof of current COVID-19 vaccination; flu vaccination is also required. US citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.
Requirements
- At least 2–3 years of experience in an IT operations role, such as helpdesk, system administrator, or network administrator.
- Hands-on experience in a production environment with a variety of technologies, such as Linux, Windows/AD/Entra, AI, and cloud services.
- Experience presenting technical findings to non-technical clients.
- Four-year college degree.
- Strong client-focused work ethic.
- Passion for technology.
- Ability to multitask and reprioritize quickly.
- Attention to detail and incremental improvements.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 2–3 times per year).
- US citizenship, due to government contract requirements.
- Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination; flu vaccination is also required.
Responsibilities
- Apply emerging technologies across systems, networks, and applications.
- Analyze and improve infrastructure and application cybersecurity, performance, and availability.
- Write detailed documentation, including technology reviews, incident findings, application vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity program plans.
- Conduct periodic system and network vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, Nmap, and Wireshark.
- Analyze application and infrastructure security through penetration testing.
- Investigate suspected cybersecurity breaches and conduct forensic investigations.
- Perform incident response and disaster recovery, minimizing impact and restoring critical operations.
- Help clients integrate technologies such as AI and advise them on security and privacy risks.
- Own projects and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
- Build relationships with existing clients and obtain new clients, leading sales cycles that include proposal writing and closing deals.
- Present technical findings to non-technical clients.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Health, dental, and life insurance.
- Flexible schedule.
- $1,000 outdoor pass.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) matching.
- Sabbatical.
- Professional development.
- Dog-friendly office.
- Charitable match.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Team retreats.
- Micro-bonuses.
- Partial remote work options.
- Four-day workweek.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
