Cloud Platform & Cybersecurity Engineer

Phoenix Operations Group • Springfield, VA

17h

About The Position

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a Cloud Platform & Cybersecurity Engineer to develop, deploy, secure, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure in mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) environments. The role combines cloud engineering, DevSecOps, systems administration, and cybersecurity, with emphasis on AWS, containerization, infrastructure automation, and security hardening. The engineer will help ensure systems are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with DoD security requirements.

The position supports AWS cloud infrastructure, including GovCloud, and cloud-native services; containerized applications; Infrastructure as Code; CI/CD pipelines; security controls and compliance; Linux administration; and automation. The engineer will work with software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and systems engineers to deliver secure solutions in operational environments, and support security assessments and continuous monitoring as required.

Requirements

• 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 similar 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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, and CloudWatch.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot containerized applications and environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate security best practices throughout software development and deployment.
• Perform system security hardening, vulnerability assessments, patch management, and remediation in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including DISA STIGs, NIST standards, and 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), in 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 using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies to improve system efficiency and security.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time