Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (US Federal)

TL;DR

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (US Federal): Building, scaling, and securing Kubernetes-based platforms for U.S. federal government contracts with an accent on infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and security compliance. Focus on implementing technical controls, managing security tooling, and ensuring system reliability in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.

Location: Must be a U.S. citizen. Role is hybrid, requiring at least 50% of time in the office or in the field, with potential on-site requirements in the DC, MD, and VA (DMV) area.

Salary: $144,400 – $258,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 company and a leading enterprise cloud platform providing AI-driven solutions for managing people, money, and agents.

What you will do

• Design and implement security solutions for Kubernetes platforms, including infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and maintain core platform components to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using Terraform and Argo CD.
• Implement and maintain security standards and technical controls to ensure compliance with industry frameworks.
• Troubleshoot platform-related issues and collaborate with development teams to resolve complex problems.
• Document platform components and processes while actively sharing knowledge within the team.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to federal government security requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (TS/SCI w/CI Poly preferred).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in large-scale cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and security engineering.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation (Terraform) and CI/CD tools (Argo CD).
• Experience securing cloud infrastructure (AWS) in production environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• DoD 8570/8140 compliant with IAT Level II certification.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, Ruby, Rust, or Go.
• Experience working in air-gapped cloud regions.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work approach with a focus on intentional in-person collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, stock grants, and bonus plans.
• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Long-term investment in professional development and skill growth.