Network Security Engineer (Cyber Focus) at Red Canyon Engineering & Software
$100,000–$160,000
Jul 26, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A Network Engineer role with a strong cybersecurity focus at a space and aerospace engineering contractor, supporting government and commercial clients. Day-to-day work spans Tier 3 LAN/WAN operations, STIG-based hardening, vulnerability management, and compliance documentation (PO&AM, SCA) within government frameworks, alongside network automation and cloud-integrated infrastructure using IaC tooling.
Senior level · Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 5 people in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (network and computer systems administrators). range 2–8
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $107,401 (middle half $89,864–$133,850).
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Why we read it this way (4)
This role sits genuinely between network/systems administration (15-1244) and information security analysis (15-1212). The primary framing is 'Network Engineer,' and the bulk of described work is infrastructure operations and hardening; however, the security compliance and vulnerability management duties are substantial. 15-1244 was chosen as the primary code because the role centers on operating and hardening network infrastructure rather than threat analysis or incident response.
Security clearance is listed under 'Desired' as 'active security clearance (or eligibility to obtain public trust)' — this is aspirational, not a hard gate, so no clearance requirement was flagged.
No compensation, experience-year floor, or employment type is stated in the posting.
Certifications (CCNP/CCIE, ACDP, CISSP, CEH) appear under 'Desired' and are treated as preferred.
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