Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc.Verified Source

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

72K–88K
Partially · Denver, Colorado
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead technical direction for enterprise security solutions at Tri-State, defining architecture and standards for firewalls SIEM IDS and other security platforms. Own risk management and incident response, driving improvements and mentoring engineers. This role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Set technical direction and define standards for enterprise security platforms including firewalls SIEM and intrusion detection systems.
  • 2Evaluate and lead adoption of new security technologies to advance security posture.
  • 3Own enterprise risk management oversee risk register and present mitigation plans to senior leadership.
  • 4Serve as backup incident lead directing containment and coordinate response across teams during major security incidents.
  • 5Drive post-incident reviews and implement program-wide improvements to detection response and prevention.
  • 6Define and lead threat hunting detection engineering and adversary tracking strategies.
  • 7Establish security processes control frameworks and documentation while driving continuous improvement across the enterprise.
  • 8Provide strategic direction for vulnerability management and third-party risk assessments.
  • 9Advise on compliance strategy including NERC CIP and SOX regulations.
  • 10Mentor and develop cybersecurity engineers at all levels establishing best practices and fostering knowledge sharing.
  • 11Partner with enterprise leaders to build support for cyber asset data collection and management.

Requirements11

  • 1Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2Eight or more years of experience in cybersecurity engineering with expert-level knowledge of security architecture and operational support.
  • 3Deep expertise across security technologies including firewall antivirus IDS SIEM vulnerability scanning and data loss prevention.
  • 4Recognized expertise leading incident forensic response planning and execution as backup incident lead.
  • 5Extensive experience designing security processes control frameworks and standards with background in SCADA and industrial control systems.
  • 6Advanced proficiency with scripting languages such as Python JavaScript or Scapy.
  • 7Demonstrated ability to set technical direction lead enterprise initiatives and mentor engineers.
  • 8Strong executive communication skills presenting to senior leadership and willingness to travel up to 10 percent for investigations.
  • 9Experience with CIS CISA or GIAC certifications or ability to obtain within agreed timeframe.
  • 10Knowledge of NERC CIP SOX and CIS security controls frameworks and ability to interpret and apply them.
  • 11Track record of creative problem solving and desire to build new processes and standards.

Salary Insight

$72 - $88k per year

Location

Typepartially
LocationDenver, Colorado

Required Skills

FirewallSIEMIntrusion Detection/PreventionNetwork Access ControlVulnerability ManagementPythonJavaScriptScapyNERC CIP
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