Technical Operations Engineer

About the role

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to support the deployment of web-based infrastructure and applications powering critical cybersecurity and national security research programs. In this role, you’ll contribute to high-impact platforms that ingest, analyze, and contextualize complex data to support decision-making and operational agility. You’ll work side-by-side with product teams, DevOps engineers, and operators to ensure the system is both stable and secure. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-moving, mission-driven environments and enjoys working at the intersection of backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and user-facing capabilities. The work will be in our Colorado Springs, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Utilize SQL to develop custom data visualizations to support mission requirements.
• Receive, analyze, preprocess, and ingest data into the product data model leveraging Python.
• Deploy, configure, and administer product servers on unclassified and classified networks in support of the customer.
• Provide customer support through on-site installation, as well as overseeing any necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of systems.
• Provide tactical level application and deployment support to U.S. Government agencies and Military community utilizing defensive tools (e.g., Splunk, Security Onion, GRR, Elastic, Carbonblack, etc.).
• Participate in the establishment, measurement, and achievement of customer satisfaction metrics.
• Perform project management functions from client engagements to include identification, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Provide client feature requests to project engineering teams and project support personnel.
• Develop and write documentation as required.
• Brief and demonstrate company projects to a variety of customers (government and non-government agencies).
• Train and familiarize operators on equipment and systems developed by Two Six Technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of query language experience; SQL.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Cyber Mission Force (CMF) community; cybersecurity domain experience and knowledge.
• Proficiency with Linux and the command line.
• Virtualization experience.
• Willing to work with Python and Docker.
• The ability to travel greater than 15%.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a SCI.

Nice to Have

• Scripting using Ansible, Python, or similar dynamic languages.
• Experience with DevOps and/or Agile; Atlassian collaboration tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, Docker.
• DoDD 8140 (former 8570) IAM/IAT level II or higher certification.
• Government or military cyber experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development.

Pay

Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000 USD per year.