Cybersecurity Engineer

Company: Rule4
Location: Boulder
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Join us in changing the world!

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

If you are an extraordinary technologist who loves creative problem solving, can interface with clients just as well as operating systems, and wants to build an enduring, impactful organization, we want you on our team!

What you'll do:

As a cybersecurity engineer you will work side by side with clients that are changing the world across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, government, outdoor recreation, and everything in between! You will become a subject matter expert on bleeding-edge technology and solve problems even when you can't find the answer on an obscure Internet forum. This role will own entire projects and engage with clients as their trusted advisor, driving forward critical efforts to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and ensure their data is secure. From forensic investigations to running workshops, we learn by doing. Sound like a lot of responsibility? You bet!

Some specifics:

Research and explore emerging technologies at all layers of the technology stack, including systems, networks, and applications
Analyze and improve infrastructure and application cybersecurity, performance, and availability
Draft high-value, detailed documentation on everything from technology reviews and incident findings to application vulnerabilities and cybersecurity program plans
Develop and implement opensource/third-party tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of cybersecurity threats
Conduct periodic system and network vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, Nmap, and Wireshark
Analyze application and infrastructure security utilizing penetration testing
Investigate suspected cybersecurity breaches and run forensic investigations
Perform incident response and disaster recovery, including steps to minimize impact and restore critical operations
Build relationships with existing clients and obtain new clients of your own, leading complete sales cycles, including proposal writing and closing the deal!

What you'll bring:

Passion for technology
The ability to multitask and re-prioritize on the fly
A keen eye for detail and incremental improvements
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-action environment
Hands-on experience in a production environment with relevant technologies
Excellent consulting, communicating, and relationship-building skills
2 or 4-year college degree, or equivalent work experience
A willingness to travel occasionally

Here's how to know if you'd enjoy being part of Rule4:

Our people are committed to supporting each other and our clients like family. We are resilient AF and know what it is like to operate in hard situations together. Each day here offers an opportunity to challenge yourself personally and professionally alongside a team that wants to see you succeed. If you are the kind of person who isn't looking for your typical 9-5 career and won't leave well enough alone, then you will feel right at home.

You're looking for a technology startup and value the independence entrepreneurship offers.
You LOVE applying technology, and you spend time learning new platforms, systems, or tools... just because it's fun and really frickin' cool!
You thrive on teams of hard-working, detail-oriented, committed individuals.
You want to work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.
You want exposure to all kinds of industries, technologies, and cloud platforms! Bring all the things!
You love a challenge and are comfortable solving problems for which there may not be a clear-cut answer.
You can commit to living by our core values.

Compensation:

$80,000/year - $120,000/year (depending on applicant's credentials and experience)

Benefits:

Generous PTO - Health, Dental, Life Insurance - Flexible Schedule - $1000 Outdoor Pass - Parental Leave - 401k Matching - Sabbatical - Professional Development - Dog-Friendly Office - Charitable Match - Paid Volunteer Time - Cell Phone Reimbursement - Team Retreats - Micro-Bonuses - Partial Remote Work Options

Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination status is a requirement for employment at Rule4. Flu vaccinations also required.

Rule4 embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a skulk of foxes that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military affiliation, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms our commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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