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Security Engineer jobs in Denver, CO
Security engineers protect systems and data by finding vulnerabilities, building defenses, and responding to incidents. The work spans application security, infrastructure hardening, and threat detection.
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Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future Compensation Range (delete if this is not a graded position) This position has a base salary range of $ (90% of Midpoint) - $ (110% of Midpoint) . At Phillips 66, we ar…
Client: State of CO/CO OIT Job ID: 66185 Job Title: Network Security Administrator Location: 1575 Sherman St., Denver Denver, Colorado 80203 Estimated Duration: 09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 Remote Description 1. Objective ~ T…
worldwide from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation. Our prevention-first approach... .... Job Description We're looking for an AI Security Engineer to join our Red Tea…
W2 Candidates Only USC & GC Preferred Job Summary We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to protect organizational systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role will focus on threat monitoring, incident resp…
Earth. We are currently seeking a Mission System Cybersecurity Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup... ...Outpost Mission System. They will be responsible for ensuring the security, resilience, and…
more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Engineering Medical Device Security Engineer I, you will play a critical role in safeguarding CommonSpirit…
of energy. Learn more at Job Summary The Cybersecurity Engineer II is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining... ...detections, and response processes. Work closely with the Security Operations Center le…
more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Clinical Engineering Medical Device Security Engineer II, you will be a key architect of CommonSpirit Health's robu…
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learn more about life at Klaviyo? Visit klaviyo.com/careers to see how we empower creators to own their own destiny. As a Lead Security Engineer on the Enterprise Security team, you'll play a central role in securing the…
cybersecurity and looking to work with some of the best information security professionals in the world in challenging environments? Bank... ..., share your knowledge and experience by mentoring junior engineers, and ass…
Manual Ethical Hacking is part of the Application Development Security Framework Program within Bank of America’s Cyber Security Assurance... ...knowledge in at least 3 of the following areas: security engineering; appli…
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What security engineers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $42–$58 | $88k–$121k |
| Mid level | $58–$82 | $121k–$170k |
| Senior | $79–$111 | $165k–$231k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Threat modelingOWASP and web app securityNetwork and cloud securityIncident responseScripting (Python, Bash)SIEM and detection toolingIdentity and access managementVulnerability managementExplaining risk to non-experts
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you would threat model a new feature.
Use a structure — assets, entry points, attacker goals — and show that you rank risks rather than listing everything. STRIDE is a fine scaffold if you actually apply it.
You find a critical vulnerability in production. What are your next steps?
Verify, assess exposure, contain, and coordinate disclosure and fix — with communication throughout. Panic-free process is the whole answer.
Explain a recent vulnerability class or breach and what you took from it.
Staying current is part of the job. Pick something real, explain the root cause simply, and connect it to a defense you would build.
How do you get developers to fix security issues they see as low priority?
Show empathy for delivery pressure: translate risk into business impact, make fixes easy, and build guardrails so the secure path is the default.
How would you secure a cloud environment from scratch?
Cover identity first, then network segmentation, logging, encryption, and automated policy checks. Saying 'IAM is where most cloud breaches start' shows you know the terrain.
What is the difference between authentication and authorization, and where do systems commonly get it wrong?
Define both crisply, then give a real failure mode like broken object-level authorization. The follow-through example is what distinguishes the answer.
Tell me about a security control you built or improved.
Describe the risk it addressed and evidence it worked — findings reduced, detection time improved. Controls without measurement are just hopes.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For security engineers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with concrete defensive wins: vulnerabilities remediated, detection coverage added, incident response times improved.
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List relevant certifications (Security+, OSCP, CISSP) prominently; this field still screens on them.
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Name the domains you cover — appsec, cloud security, detection — since 'security' alone is too broad to place you.
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Mention responsible disclosures, CTF results, or published research if you have them; they are strong credibility signals.
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Show you can work with engineers, not just audit them — secure code reviews, training, or paved-road tooling you built.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Security Analyst
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Security Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer
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Security Architect
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CISO
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