5 months ago
Annapolis Junction, MD, USAEntry Level / Mid Level
Base Salary
$125k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, maintain, and support applications and infrastructure across cloud and virtualized environments.
- Administer Linux servers and cloud-based resources.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
- Build and support CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based containerized environments.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, resolve outages, and support incident response.
- Manage source code and deployment processes using Git and related tools.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for 24/7 operational support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution, with four additional years of experience accepted in lieu of the degree; a higher-level degree may substitute for years of experience.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing automation and utility scripts with Python.
- Knowledge of Apache NiFi administration, configuration, and maintenance.
- Experience deploying, maintaining, and tuning Elasticsearch.
- Ability to troubleshoot Java and Spring Boot application logs and runtime issues.
- Experience configuring and supporting HAProxy load-balancing solutions.
- Familiarity with MongoDB administration and support.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and benefits package, including health, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, professional development, and bonus programs.
- Up to 10% in immediately vested 401(k) contributions.
- Up to five weeks of leave, including 25 days of personal time off, and 11 paid floating holidays.
- 100% employer-paid employee health, dental, and vision premiums, with the majority of family premiums also covered.
- Free access to a fully equipped gym.
- Up to $5,250 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional memberships.
- Up to $300 annually for company-branded merchandise.
- Company and team events throughout the year.
About Red Alpha
Red Alpha is a privately held software engineering firm that builds custom data, cloud, and analytics solutions for U.S. national security and cybersecurity customers. It delivers enterprise software development, UI/UX, and technical advisory services under government and commercial contracts; founded in 2011 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.