Cyber Engineer

PeopleTec • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Cyber Engineer to support its Huntsville, Alabama location. The selected candidate will join a Huntsville-based team providing technical leadership on system-of-systems frameworks and supporting missile defense modeling and simulation technologies. This is a full-time, on-site position.

The role supports cloud and container security operations, secures IaaS environments, implements continuous authorization (cATO), and integrates DevSecOps practices across hybrid cloud platforms. The engineer will collaborate in a fast-paced environment and contribute to defensive operations and risk management frameworks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of cloud environments such as Amazon AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, automation, or tooling.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, or Rancher.
• Ability to work within classified or sensitive networks.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active DoD Secret clearance upon hire and ability to maintain that clearance during employment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering, plus 2 years of professional experience; or a master’s degree with no professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of software supply-chain security and vulnerability assessment.
• DevSecOps experience integrating security into CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG implementation.
• Experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) or Continuous ATO (cATO).
• Knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Familiarity with Splunk for log analysis and security monitoring.
• Experience with IaaS environments such as AWS, Azure, or equivalent.
• Software vulnerability analysis using static or dynamic analysis tools.
• Knowledge of SonarCube or Fortify for security testing.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD concepts and pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud and container security operations.
• Secure IaaS environments and implement continuous authorization (cATO).
• Integrate DevSecOps practices across hybrid cloud platforms.
• Contribute technical leadership on system-of-systems frameworks.
• Collaborate on defensive operations and risk management frameworks.

Benefits

• Continuing-education opportunities
• Training programs
• People First benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level