Cloud Platform & Cybersecurity Engineer

Phoenix Operations Group is seeking a Cloud Platform & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, deploy, secure, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure in mission-critical DoD environments. The role blends cloud engineering, DevSecOps, systems administration, and cybersecurity responsibilities, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, security, and compliance.

Location

Springfield, VA (onsite)

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 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 aligned with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including applicable DISA STIGs, NIST standards, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Configure and manage AWS security services covering identity and access management, network security, logging, and monitoring.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), within cloud and virtualized environments.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve issues across infrastructure, networking, application deployment, and cybersecurity.
• 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 efficiency and security.

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 such as 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.

Technologies

• Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS GovCloud
• EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch
• Kubernetes, Docker
• Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible
• CI/CD pipelines
• Python, Bash, PowerShell
• Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• DISA STIGs, NIST, Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Git-based version control
• CompTIA Security+
• CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, Secrets Manager
• ACAS, Nessus

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

• 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.