Cloud Platform & Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a skilled Cloud Platform & Cybersecurity Engineer to support the development, deployment, security, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure within mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) environments. The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of cloud engineering, DevSecOps, systems administration, and cybersecurity experience, with hands-on expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), containerization, infrastructure automation, and security hardening. This position requires an engineer who is comfortable working across both cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity functions, ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with DoD security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure, including AWS GovCloud environments.
• Implement and manage AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, and other cloud-native technologies.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot containerized applications and environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar automation tools.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate security best practices throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle.
• Perform system security hardening, vulnerability assessments, patch management, and remediation across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including applicable DISA STIGs, NIST standards, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Configure and manage AWS security services, identity and access management, network security, logging, and monitoring solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), within cloud and virtualized environments.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve infrastructure, networking, application deployment, and cybersecurity issues.
• Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and systems engineers to integrate secure solutions into operational environments.
• Support security assessments, compliance documentation, and continuous monitoring activities as required.
• Develop scripts and automation solutions using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies to improve system efficiency and security.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, maintaining, or troubleshooting AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity functions, including system hardening, vulnerability remediation, security monitoring, or implementation of security controls.
• Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or similarv containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, routing, firewalls, access controls, and network security.
• Experience scripting with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards and secure systems engineering practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across cloud, operating system, networking, and security environments.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Experience supporting AWS GovCloud or other classified government cloud environments.
• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator Associate, Security Specialty, or equivalent.
• Experience implementing DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, and RMF requirements.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation tools such as ACAS, Nessus, or similar solutions.
• Experience with container security, Kubernetes security configurations, and secure software deployments.
• Familiarity with AWS security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, and Secrets Manager.
• Experience supporting DoD mission systems or other highly regulated government environments.
• Experience with Red Hat virtualization, VMware, or other virtualization technologies.
• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as CySA+, CASP+/SecurityX, CISSP, or cloud security certifications.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with premiums fully paid by the company.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, fully paid by the company.
• Automatic 10% company contribution to the 401(k); no matching contribution is required.
• Four weeks of paid time off annually.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Paid birthday leave.
• Upfront and annually recurring referral bonuses.
• Bonuses for contributing to company GitHub projects.
• Paid training, certifications, and professional enrichment opportunities.

About Phoenix Operations Group Phoenix Operations Group delivers advanced engineering services that protect and strengthen our nation’s cyber resources. As a small company, we invest in innovation and employee development to solve challenging customer problems. Our capabilities span batch and streaming Big Data analytics, cloud infrastructure, multi-INT visualization, and enterprise architecture. We support All-Source, Financial, and CND operational missions and serve as Product Owners for our open-source research initiatives. Learn more at www.phoenix-opsgroup.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employment decisions at Phoenix Operations Group are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.