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Giac Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

R&D Engineer SW Quality 3

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester), GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester), CASE (Certified Application Security ...

Penetration Tester

Aurora, CO · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

... GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) • SCYBER Level 2 Penetration Tester: Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher, AND Pen Tester Experience: 3 years OR High School GED + 5 Years Relevant ...

R&D Engineer SW Quality 3

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester), GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester), CASE (Certified Application Security ...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$124K - $158K/yr

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification * CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) certification Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package ...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$124K - $158K/yr

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification * CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) certification Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package ...

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$124K - $158K/yr

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) certification * CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA) certification Benefits SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package ...

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How much do giac jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for giac in Colorado is $126,296.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,900.00 and $141,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a giac?

A GIAC job typically refers to roles requiring Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), which validates cybersecurity expertise. Professionals with GIAC certifications work in roles such as security analysts, penetration testers, incident responders, and forensic specialists. These jobs focus on protecting networks, systems, and data from cyber threats. Many organizations in government, finance, and tech industries seek GIAC-certified professionals for their cybersecurity teams.

What are the typical responsibilities of a GIAC-certified professional and how does the role fit within an organization's cybersecurity team?

A GIAC-certified professional is typically responsible for tasks such as monitoring networks for security breaches, analyzing cyber threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting incident response efforts. They work closely with other IT professionals and management to design, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures. The role often involves providing expertise during security audits, training staff on best practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. As a valued member of the cybersecurity team, GIAC-certified professionals contribute to both strategic planning and day-to-day defenses, providing a pivotal layer of protection for the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the giac position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) professional, you need a strong background in cybersecurity principles, risk assessment, and relevant work experience, often supported by GIAC certification(s). Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability scanning software is highly valued. Critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure effective identification and mitigation of security threats, safeguarding organizational assets.

Infographic showing various Giac job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,296 per year, or $60.7 per hour.

Cybersecurity and Communications Systems Engineer, Senior

Bowhead

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$130K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Overview
Bowhead seeks a Senior Cybersecurity and Communications Systems Engineer to support our customer on the PICRD II contract in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities
• Contribute to planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations.
• Provide engineering and implementation solutions, assisting with HQ USSPACECOM communications and computer requirement documents.
• Support examining mission requirements and assist in developing technical requirements for multi-level classification networks and releasable classification levels.
• Interact with customers/users to develop and review communication system requirements.
• Compare potential needs with existing infrastructure, identify shortfalls/excesses, integrate communication systems for interoperability.
• Perform risk assessments, cybersecurity engineering, technical security assessments, and recommend solutions.
• Meet with customers/users regularly to understand their needs and educate them on communication systems and the procurement process.
• Participate in planning forums, briefings, conferences, and meetings for internal and external resource updates. Perform systems architecture, design, planning, and integration.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement.
• Minimum of six (6) years of technical experience performing the duties described.
• Meets the Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Tasks (KSATs) defined in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework for Work Role 651 (NIST: SP-ARC-001).
• Experience maintaining security, backup, and redundancy strategies in accordance with government and accreditation standards.
• Experience with operating systems such as, Solaris, Linux, Windows operating systems (OS) and servers, VMware (various versions) as well as several versions of the Mac operating systems.
• Experience with configuration, installation, vulnerability identification and assessments, and security fortification of the fiber and ethernet networks.
• Experience developing and maintaining Communication and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIRs), Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) reports, schematic operational, systems, and technical architecture drawings, interface drawings between systems, connectivity drawings of equipment to various LANs and current configuration modifications IAW requirements derived from communication requirements and system accreditation process.
• Experience interacting with customers/users, develop and review communication system requirements, comparing potential needs with existing infrastructure, identifying shortfalls and excesses, integrating communication systems to achieve interoperability, and establishing continuity procedures and a reference library of pertinent policies, procedures, documents and architectures to properly plan future communication systems.
• Experience developing and reviewing Communication Requirement/Technical Solutions (CR/TS).
• Experience maintaining equipment operations through Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) and repair schedules.
Certification Requirements:
• Required: CompTIA Sec+ and one of the following: FITSP-D, GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA), CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), or GIAC GSEC.
Must currently hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Targeted salary range is $130,000 to $145,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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