Cybersecurity Engineer (1013)

Position Overview This position is for a Cybersecurity Engineer supporting the Army Edge Computing Capability (AECC) project that ALTESS is fielding for the US Army. The AECC solution is a containerized, Kubernetes-based, multitenant hosting environment for hosting Army enterprise and tactical applications. AECC utilizes Kubernetes and potentially Red Hat OpenShift to implement a cloud-native, software-defined infrastructure across multiple global sites . ALTESS provides value-added common and managed services built on top of the Kubernetes foundation that hosted Army applications will require. ALTESS is a managed service provider (MSP) and hosting services provider for Army applications. ALTESS is a Product Lead office under Capability Program Executive (CPE) Enterprise Software and Services (CPE ES2).

Quick Facts Location:

Radford, VA (Hybrid telework/onsite as needed)

Security Clearance:

Active DoD Secret Citizenship:

US Citizenship Required Education:

Bachelor s degree or higher in an IT-related field

Experience:

Senior-level experience in cybersecurity and Kubernetes-based environments

Work Schedule:

Full-time Mandatory Certifications DoD 8140: Cybersecurity ISSM (722 role or similar)

Baseline:

Security+

CE Computing Environment:

Must obtain a certification (CKS, CKA, AWS Certified Security, etc.) within 6 months of hire

Key Responsibilities Tool Management:

Deploy, configure, and manage cybersecurity tools for Kubernetes, including vulnerability scanners and runtime security tools like Falco.

Access Control:

Implement and monitor Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Pod Security Standards (PSS) to enforce least privilege.

System Hardening:

Harden Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads using DoD STIGs and industry best practices.

Vulnerability Management:

Perform regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts with technical teams.

Required Technical Skills Kubernetes Security:

Expertise in monitoring RBAC, network policies, and PSS within Kubernetes environments.

Compliance Frameworks:

Familiarity with

NIST 800-53, CIS

Benchmarks, and DoD STIGs.

Automation:

Proficiency in tools like Ansible, Terraform, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash.

SIEM Solutions:

Experience implementing and tuning SIEM solutions like Splunk or Elasticsearch.

Preferred Skills & Experience DoD Compliance:

Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).

Cloud Experience:

Basic understanding of Red Hat OpenShift and cloud-native security defenses.

What We Can Offer You Excellence:

The chance to be part of a company that has a reputation for excellence in task execution.

Time Off:

Full-time associates receive 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays.

Health Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Secondary Insurance, Dental, and Vision.

Financial Security:

401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Insurance:

Short-term and Long-term Disability at no cost, plus Voluntary Life and AD&D options.

Salary Range:

$102,500-$146,000