Cloud Engineering *Requires Current US Security clearance*

ARGO Cyber Systems, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo Cyber Systems, LLC seeks an experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and test scalable cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies. The role focuses on hybrid and multi-cloud environments with IaaS/PaaS implementations across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and involves automation with Ansible, Terraform, and Red Hat Satellite.

Responsibilities include collaborating with security teams to ensure compliance, staying current with OpenShift and Kubernetes, and contributing to mission-focused

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Requires active DoD Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
• 6+ years in a Cloud/Linus/DevOps role.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and test scalable cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
• Implement and test IaaS/PaaS on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Automate provisioning using Ansible, Terraform, or Red Hat Satellite.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure policy compliance.
• Stay current with OpenShift and Kubernetes advancements.

Skills

Cloud platforms expertise

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Linux administration

Security best practices

Networking fundamentals

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Education

BS in CS/CE/CIS or related

HS Diploma + 7+ years experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

ArgoCD

Ansible

Terraform

Red Hat Satellite

OpenShift

Job description

Argo Cyber is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Argo Cyber is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to join our DevOps team. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation and testing of cloud-based infrastructure and services, with a focus on Red Hat-based systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and test scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies
• Implement and test IaaS/PaaS solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Red Hat Satellite
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and policies
• Applying advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implementing infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible, Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Stay up-to-date with OpenShift and Kubernetes advancements, providing recommendations for improvements
• Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or ArgoCD
• Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) administration
• Understanding of networking and security best practices in cloud environments
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Required Education

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II