Cybersecurity Specialist 2

RedBeard Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

RedBeard Solutions LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist 2 for on-site work at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on securing cloud and container environments and implementing cATO within IaaS platforms.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cybersecurity experience, proficiency in Python, and hands-on containerization with Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, or Rancher. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cybersecurity experience in a related role
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation
• Containerization with Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, or Rancher
• Ability to operate in classified/sensitive networks

Responsibilities

• Support cloud and container security operations onsite.
• Implement continuous authorization (cATO) and DevSecOps practices.
• Secure IaaS environments across hybrid cloud platforms.
• Contribute to RMF/STIG implementation and risk management activities

Skills

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

Python scripting

Containerization concepts

Classified networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Rancher

ACAS

Splunk

SonarQube

Fortify

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist 2

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Number of openings: 1

Experience: 2+ years

Salary: $85-89,000

Clearance: Active Secret

Start Date: Within 3-4 weeks upon offer

Position Overview:

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.

Required 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

Desired 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering