Cloud DevSecOps Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Red Alpha•Columbia, MD

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.
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.
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.
Stay current with industry trends.
Troubleshoot complex issues.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Develop cDSO (DoD DevSecOps) pipelines.
Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform and Helm in disconnected environments.
Tune application performance at scale.