About the role

What will you do at FANTOM CORPORATION?

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Cloud Engineer to support highly secure cloud and systems environments with stringent data protection requirements. This position combines cloud engineering, system administration, software development, scripting, and network expertise to maintain and enhance complex mission-critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS, cloud-based networking, Linux system administration, API integrations, automation, and multiple programming and scripting languages. This individual will be responsible for troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, maintaining systems, automating operational processes, and supporting secure data environments.

Responsibilities

Engineer, administer, and maintain cloud-based environments with very high data security requirements
Support AWS cloud services and integrate applications and systems through APIs
Perform Linux system administration, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Perform operating system patching, server installations, firmware upgrades, and testing between firmware and patch levels
Develop scripts and automation using Python, C++, Perl, Windows shell, and related technologies
Support cloud engineering activities, including automated DynamoDB table updates
Troubleshoot complex cloud platform, infrastructure, operating system, and application issues
Provide technical input and recommendations for troubleshooting tools and operational improvements
Support Linux and Android operating system environments
Develop and maintain software and system components using Python and C++
Assist with the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of secure cloud-based networks
Collaborate with technical teams to maintain system availability, security, and operational performance
Document configurations, troubleshooting procedures, system changes, and technical solutions
Required Qualifications
Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
Demonstrated experience with cloud-based networks operating under very high data security requirements
Demonstrated experience with AWS and cloud services, including API configurations and integrations
Experience with programming languages and environments including:
Python
C++
Linux
Windows shell
Experience with operating systems including Linux and Android
Experience with scripting languages including Python, C++, and Perl
Strong Linux system administration experience, including RHEL
Experience performing system patching, server installations, firmware upgrades, and testing across firmware and patch levels
Hands-on cloud engineering experience
Experience automating DynamoDB table updates
Experience troubleshooting cloud platforms and complex infrastructure issues
Ability to evaluate and recommend troubleshooting tools and technical solutions
Desired Qualifications
Experience with analog and digital communications, including satellite, terrestrial television, AM, and FM radio
Experience with video codecs and streaming technologies
Experience with video encoding equipment and associated processes
Experience supporting specialized broadcast systems, radio systems, or television and radio signal devices
Experience with IP network routing and switching
Experience installing, configuring, and operating broadcast equipment
Experience supporting scalable or portable remote communications systems
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

Which skills does this role require?

AWSLinuxPythonC++PerlCloud EngineeringSystem AdministrationAPI IntegrationAutomationDynamoDBNetwork SecurityRHELScriptingData ProtectionInfrastructure TroubleshootingMulti-CloudAPICybersecurityInfrastructureAndroidWindows ShellFirmwarePatchingDefenseIntelligence CommunityNetwork RoutingSwitchingSoftware DevelopmentDevSecOpsMachine LearningAgile

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