Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Security+ (CompTIA Security+) certification (required).
• 5-10+ years of hands-on experience in systems or cloud engineering.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, architecture, and security.
• Demonstrated experience applying DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and RMF processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, Group Policy, and PKI.
• Experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud environments supporting PTN R&D workloads, simulation technologies, and training systems.
• Implement secure cloud architectures compliant with DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53/171, RMF, and internal cybersecurity policies.
• Engineer, monitor, and optimize virtual networks, compute, storage, identity, and automation supporting the Development Network.
• Develop scalable Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent tooling.
• Perform system hardening, patching, log management, auditing, and secure configuration baselining.
• Collaborate with R&D software engineers, data scientists, and training SMEs to integrate new capabilities into secure cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud, networking, identity, and access-control issues.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in innovative R&D projects related to pilot training technologies.
• Engagement with cutting-edge cloud technology and security standards.
• Collaboration with experts across software engineering, data science, and training industries.
• Participation in ongoing professional development and potential for obtaining additional certifications.
• Flexible application process with no deadline for submissions.