Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Job Description

Are you ready to harness the transformative power of cloud technology in service of national security? Join The Red Gate Group as a Cloud Engineer supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding our nation against emerging threats.

While everyone talks about "leveraging the cloud," few get to do it at this scale and with this level of impact. Here, you'll architect and deploy cutting-edge cloud solutions that enhance our nation's ability to detect, deter, and counter weapons of mass destruction threats worldwide.

About This Role

You'll be at the forefront of cloud innovation, designing and implementing complex, large-scale deployments across major cloud platforms. Working alongside brilliant cloud architects and engineers, you'll tackle everything from greenfield projects to sophisticated legacy modernization efforts. Your work will span the full spectrum of cloud engineering—from initial architecture reviews to hands-on deployment of distributed analytics platforms that operate at massive scale.

What You'll Do

Engineer Cloud Solutions That Matter

Design and deploy robust cloud infrastructure supporting critical ingest, storage, and analytics solutions using distributed technologies
Architect secure, scalable solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms
Lead complex migrations from on-premises environments to cloud-native architectures

Build Modern DevOps Pipelines

Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, TeamCity, and other cutting-edge tools
Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across multiple cloud platforms
Develop automation solutions using Ansible, Git, and infrastructure-as-code principles

Secure Mission-Critical Systems

Apply security best practices to AWS deployments and multi-cloud environments
Navigate classified environment processes and protocols with precision
Ensure compliance with stringent defense industry security standards

Collaborate and Lead

Participate in high-level architecture reviews with senior technical leadership
Influence and guide software development teams using Agile methodologies
Mentor team members and contribute to technical decision-making

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
Active TS/SCI clearance
Proven track record of successful application migrations from on-premises to cloud
Kubernetes deployment experience across major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
CI/CD pipeline expertise with Jenkins, Git, TeamCity, or similar tools
Automation experience using Ansible, Git, and related technologies
Deep knowledge of cloud and virtualization technologies including Docker, VMware, OpenShift
Strong Linux/UNIX administration and automation skills
Solid foundation in system administration principles and classified environment operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Agile development methodologies
Track record of influencing and leading software development teams
Advanced Linux knowledge (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS) with web technologies (Apache, Nginx)
Expertise in modern protocols and architectures: Microservices, SOA, HTTP, SSL/TLS, LDAP
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Security+ Certification or equivalent

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights