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Ursa Major

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Ursa Major · Berthoud, Colorado

Posted about 3 months ago · $130,000 - $162,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Ursa Major's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Ursa Major's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ursa Major
high
101 stale, 1 reposted of 101 open
Hiring momentum
128 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at Ursa Major, you will be deeply involved in enhancing security measures across various engineering environments, focusing on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Your role will include collaborating with non-cyber employees to streamline security processes, leading the expansion of CMMC Level 2 compliance, and managing security controls in both cloud and physical settings. You will also provide mentorship to junior staff and act as a subject matter expert in complex security challenges.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Ursa Major as an employer.

What you need

  • 4+ years of dedicated cybersecurity engineering experience in regulated or high-rigor environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • Deep familiarity with government contracting regulations, specifically NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 framework requirements
  • Demonstrated experience implementing security controls in hybrid IT/OT or cloud-and-physical hardware environments
  • Proven track record of working constructively with engineering and business stakeholders

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in a technical field
  • Active CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC certifications
  • Direct experience participating in or maintaining a C3PAO CMMC assessment environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

What you get

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport

Worth weighing

  • The role involves navigating complex security environments which may require adaptability and problem-solving skills.
  • The position is expected to evolve as the company scales, which may present both opportunities and challenges in terms of workload and responsibilities.
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work arrangements is provided.

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Listed by Ursa Major on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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