• Cyber Operations Engineer

    Infinitive Inc (Mclean, VA)


    About Infinitive

     

    Infinitive is a data and AI consultancy that enables its clients to modernize, monetize and operationalize their data to create lasting and substantial value. We possess deep industry and technology expertise to drive and sustain adoption of new capabilities. We match our people and personalities to our clients' culture while bringing the right mix of talent and skills to enable high return on investment.

     

    Infinitive has been named “Best Small Firms to Work For” by Consulting Magazine 8 times most recently in 2025. Infinitive has also been named a Washington Post “Top Workplace”, Washington Business Journal “Best Places to Work”, and Virginia Business “Best Places to Work.”

    Role Overview

    We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cyber Operations Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in managing secure infrastructure, automating deployments, and supporting operational resilience across cloud and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Linux, networking, automation, and cloud services, while also demonstrating a passion for learning and staying ahead in the evolving world of cyber and DevOps operations.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Securely manage and troubleshoot systems by accessing remote instances via SSH.

    + Configure, maintain, and automate systems using Ansible and related tools.

    + Support AWS infrastructure and deployments, ensuring compliance and security best practices.

    + Build, monitor, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and other DevOps tools.

    + Perform code versioning and collaboration using Git (CLI).

    + Implement and support deployment strategies (blue/green, canary).

    + Administer and harden Linux systems to support secure operations.

    + Apply networking concepts (subnets, ACLs, firewalls, etc.) to system design and troubleshooting.

    + Collaborate with security, development, and operations teams to improve workflows and strengthen cyber resilience.

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    + Linux: Intermediate-level knowledge with hands-on experience in administration and troubleshooting.

    + Cloud: AWS experience required; AWS certification strongly preferred.

    + Automation/Configuration Management: Proficiency with Ansible.

    + Version Control: Intermediate Git skills (CLI workflow experience).

    + DevOps & Security Operations: Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary).

    + Networking: Basic to intermediate understanding of subnets, ACLs, and network security configuration.

    + Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and genuine enthusiasm for technology and cyber operations.

    Preferred Attributes

    + AWS Certified (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or Developer).

    + Background in secure operations, monitoring, or infrastructure hardening.

    + Strong communication and teamwork skills.

    + Enjoys staying current with emerging cybersecurity, DevOps, and cloud trends.

     

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