Cyber Engineer

PeopleTec; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. seeks a Cyber Engineer for our Huntsville, AL location to lead security operations on cloud IaaS and hybrid platforms within a state-of-the-art missile defense modeling environment.

The role is full-time and on-site, with opportunities to advance in a dynamic, award-winning team delivering secure software and system-of-systems frameworks. Candidates should have cloud experience (AWS/Azure), Python scripting, and hands-on containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, Rancher).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required upon hire.
• Experience securing cloud/IaaS and working in classified networks.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud and container security operations for IaaS environments.
• Implement cATO and integrate DevSecOps across hybrid cloud platforms.
• Contribute to defensive operations and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Cloud environments

Python scripting

Containerization

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years exp or Master’s degree (no exp)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Rancher

Job description

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Cyber Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

We are seeking a cyber engineer interested in joining an award-winning company and working with cutting-edge missile defense modeling and simulation technologies. The selected candidate will be a member of a dynamic Huntsville-based team providing technical leadership on state-of-the-art system-of-systems frameworks. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Duties Include

• Supporting cloud and container security operations
• Securing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments, implementing continuous authorization (cATO), and integrating DevSecOps practices across hybrid cloud platforms
• Collaborating in a fast-paced environment and contributing to defensive operations and risk management frameworks

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of cloud environment, e.g., Amazon AWS, Azure
• Proficiency in Python scripting, automation, or tooling
• Hands-on experience with containerization, e.g., Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, Podman, Rancher
• Ability to work within classified/sensitive networks
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering with 2 years professional experience; or Master's degree with no professional experience

Desired Skills

• Understanding of software supply-chain security and vulnerability assessment
• DevSecOps experience integrating security into CI/CD workflows
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) and STIG implementation
• 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
• IaaS environments, e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent
• Software vulnerability analysis using static/dynamic analysis tools
• Knowledge of SonarCube or Fortify for security testing
• GitLab CI/CD concepts and pipeline development

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.