Project Cyber Engineer

Deloitte • Colorado Springs, CO

51d • $95,600 - $159,300 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Security Engineer III on Deloitte’s Enterprise Security team, you will support the implementation and delivery of cybersecurity solutions for government clients. You will manage dependencies across stakeholders, drive issue resolution, translate operational needs into actionable engineering priorities, and provide day-to-day leadership across fast-moving mission workstreams. The role requires strong technical judgment and the ability to operate independently.

You will support the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise security solutions; analyze technical requirements and align security activities with project objectives and client needs; coordinate with cross-functional teams on milestones, issue resolution, and delivery timelines; document security configurations, findings, and remediation activities; and support secure transformation across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and emerging technologies.

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice serves federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public higher education institutions. The Enterprise Security offering embeds security throughout digital transformation, including security architecture, secure development and deployment, cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products. This position follows the Project Delivery Talent Model: professionals deliver services to clients based on specialized skills aligned to a current client need, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Employment is tied to the project role, and the position is eligible for a benefits package competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.

The role is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and requires onsite work five days per week. Recruiting for this role ends on October 30, 2026. The disclosed estimated wage range is $95,600 to $159,300. The employee may also be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to its governing rules and applicable factors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or SCI eligibility.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a DOW and/or cyber program.
• At least 3 years of experience with identity and access management, network management, NIST risk management frameworks, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Network+, Security+, or CEH.

Responsibilities

• Manage dependencies across stakeholders, drive issue resolution, and translate operational needs into actionable engineering priorities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership across fast-moving mission workstreams.
• Support the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise security solutions.
• Analyze technical requirements and align security activities with project objectives and client needs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support implementation milestones, issue resolution, and delivery timelines.
• Document security configurations, findings, and remediation activities across assigned workstreams.
• Support secure transformation efforts across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Benefits package competitive for project delivery-focused professionals.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
• Professional development opportunities, including skill-building, leadership opportunities, mentorship, on-the-job learning, and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level