Brief Overview of Position:

Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking candidates for a Cyber Operations Engineer to support a Department of Homeland Security client. STOPSO is ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified and CMMI-SVC Level 2 appraised IT Services and Solutions company. We look for talented people to join our Team to develop and deliver solutions. Our environment is cutting-edge and highly rewarding, our team members are constantly learning and sharing their knowledge with our customers and each other. The person will fill a vital role within an organization, particularly within federal programs, where the emphasis lies on ensuring compliance, transparency, and efficiency in financial processes. The ideal candidate will support daily operations, automation, and light project coordination activities. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives at the intersection of engineering, scripting, and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automation scripts and frameworks to streamline engineering and operations functions
• Integrate cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability scanners) with enterprise systems and APIs
• Support the automation of patching, configuration management, and on-prem / cloud security policies
• Collaborate with SOC, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to drive secure and scalable automation
• Document processes, maintain code repositories, and contribute to continuous improvement of automation pipelines
• Support operations project management tasks: tracking requirements, updating timelines, facilitating syncs, and ensuring deliverable follow-through
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes and documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, and security teams

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of experience in operations, DevOps, or automation engineering
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools (e.g., Fortify, Tenable, Splunk, Palo Alto etc.)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and system hardening best practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively across teams
• Attributes: Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to multitask and work under pressure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be a U.S Citizen with an active secret clearance