Mid-Level DevSecOps Platform Engineer

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

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Platform Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and secure container platforms that power mission-critical systems. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, leveraging cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps best practices to build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions that directly support national security objectives.

As part of our team, you’ll not only manage Kubernetes clusters and cloud deployments—you’ll also ensure security is baked into every stage of the pipeline, helping to deliver systems that are both innovative and trusted.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.
• Automate and optimize platform operations through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible).
• Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in production to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices across CI/CD pipelines to enable secure and continuous delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop enterprise cloud-native solutions that meet complex mission needs.
• Support and improve cloud deployments in AWS or other cloud providers.
• Implement and enforce security measures across container platforms to protect sensitive data and applications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an Infrastructure, DevOps, or Site Reliability Engineer role.
• 2+ years automating, monitoring, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters in production.
• 2+ years deploying applications into Kubernetes environments.
• 1+ years working with a cloud provider (AWS preferred).
• Experience developing enterprise cloud-native solutions within collaborative teams.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies.
• Strong background in Linux systems.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and/or Configuration as Code (Ansible).

• Active Ts/Sci Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in DevOps, or 5+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+ or CISSP).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience implementing and managing monitoring/logging solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Familiarity with container vulnerability scanning and remediation.
• Knowledge of container security concepts and best practices.

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