Cyber Engineer (Secret)

CFD Research Corporation; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid leave and disability coverage

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Cyber Engineer to secure IaaS environments, implement cATO, and integrate DevSecOps across hybrid clouds. The role requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance, with hands-on experience in Python, Kubernetes, Docker, and security controls.

The position is 100% onsite in the Huntsville area, offering competitive salaries, ESOP ownership, and a comprehensive benefits package to employee-owners.

Qualifications

• Must have cloud security experience (IaaS) and ability to work on classified networks.
• Python scripting/automation experience.
• Containerization expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, or Rancher.
• U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Secure Infrastructure-as-a-Service environments and implement continuous authorization (cATO).
• Integrate DevSecOps practices across hybrid cloud platforms.
• Contribute to risk management frameworks and security monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Skills

Cloud security knowledge

Python scripting

Containerization tooling

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Cybersecurity/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Rancher

Splunk

Job description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

We are seeking a skilled Cyber Engineer to support cloud and container security operations onsite. This role focuses on securing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) environments, implementing continuous authorization (cATO), and integrating DevSecOps practices across hybrid cloud platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contributes to both defensive operations and risk management frameworks.

Must Have Qualifications

• Knowledge of cloud environments (Amazon AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency in Python (scripting, automation, or tooling)
• Containerization concepts with hands-on experience in any of: Kubernetes (K8s), Docker, Podman, Rancher
• Ability to work within classified/sensitive networks
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• Candidate must possess an Active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Understanding of software supply-chain security and vulnerability assessment
• DevSecOps experience integrating security into CI/CD workflows
• RMF (Risk Management Framework) and STIG implementation experience
• Assessment and Authorization (A&A) or Continuous ATO experience
• Knowledge of ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
• Familiarity with Splunk for log analysis and security monitoring
• Experience in IaaS environments (AWS, Azure, or equivalent)
• Software vulnerability analysis using static/dynamic analysis tools
• Knowledge of SonarQube or Fortify for SAST/DAST
• GitLab CI/CD concepts and pipeline development experience
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering

Clearance

Secret

Location

This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

• CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level.
• Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.
• In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories