Cloud DevSecOps Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Red AlphaColumbia, MD
$180,000 - $240,000

About The Position

At Red Alpha, we are pioneers in shaping the digital landscape through cutting-edge cloud engineering solutions. Our dedicated Cloud Engineering Team is at the forefront of revolutionizing how businesses harness the power of cloud technology to drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency. If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud space and enjoy a workplace that values both professionalism and a sense of fun, we'd love to welcome you to our team! Our mission is to empower organizations with robust, secure, scalable cloud solutions that accelerate their digital transformation journey. We strive to be the catalyst for businesses looking to leverage the full potential of cloud computing, enabling them to stay agile, competitive, and future-ready. Our Cloud Engineering Team comprises seasoned professionals with a wealth of experience in architecting, deploying, and optimizing cloud infrastructures. From public and private cloud solutions to hybrid environments, we specialize in tailoring cloud strategies that align with our client's unique needs and business objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, or Google Cloud.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
  • 8+ years of solid software engineering experience.
  • Strong Kubernetes / Amazon EKS experience, including building performance-tuned clusters at scale.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud, specifically IL5 and IL6 environments.
  • cDSO (DoD DevSecOps) pipeline development experience — Iron Bank, hardened images, container scanning.
  • Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform and Helm in disconnected environments.
  • Application performance tuning at scale (gaming/simulation workloads ideal).
  • Well-Architected Framework alignment.

Nice To Haves

  • AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or similar.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable and secure cloud architectures.
  • Implement and deploy cloud solutions.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Stay current with industry trends.
  • Continuously expand knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate in a team environment.
  • Contribute to the vibrant and inclusive culture of the organization.
  • Develop cDSO (DoD DevSecOps) pipelines.
  • Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform and Helm in disconnected environments.
  • Tune application performance at scale.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life/disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • Generous bonus programs
  • Up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested
  • Up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off)
  • 11 paid floating holidays
  • 100% of premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance paid
  • Majority of premiums for family paid
  • Free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym
  • $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships
  • Up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise
  • Fun company events throughout the year (Oktoberfest, summer picnic, annual holiday party)
  • Team events (happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more)
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