Cloud Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly required, Hybrid Remote)

Red Alpha•Columbia, MD

19d•Hybrid

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 OR 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, or Google Cloud.
Cloud/AWS experience includes: Infrastructure as code (IaC) - CDK (preferred) or Terraform; Programming Languages - Python, Typescript; Core services - Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB; Security - IAM, VPC, KMOS; Networking - routing, security, DNS, Load balancing; CI/CD; Monitoring - CloudWatch, OpenSearch; Containerization - Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS
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.
5+ years of solid software engineering experience.
AWS Solutions Architect Associate or similar.

Nice To Haves

CDK (preferred)

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy an enterprise NOC/SOC in an AWS Landing Zone.
Design, build, and deploy a secure cloud environment.
Support the migration of their Training Environment in the AWS Landing Zone.
Deploy multiple containerized software solutions from 3rd party vendors, maintaining EKS clusters, and establishing hybrid networking between on-prem and cloud deployments.
Develop and implement a containerized Landing Zone solution, establishing governance and a secure governance framework for tenant workload management.

Benefits

health, life/ disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.
up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested.
up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
majority of the premiums for your family.
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 featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party!
team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!