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Cloud DevSecOps Engineer (Secret Clearance)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 180000 - 240000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
7 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
A little about us:
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 youre excited about pushing the boundaries of whats possible in the cloud space and enjoy a workplace that values both professionalism and a sense of fun wed love to welcome you to our team!
Mission:
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.
Expertise:
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 clients unique needs and business objectives.
A day in the life:
As a Cloud Engineer at our fun and innovative company were looking for individuals who bring a passion for cloud technologies and a commitment to excellence. Your ability to design scalable and secure cloud architectures and hands-on experience in implementation and deployment will be crucial. We value individuals who stay current with industry trends continuously seek to expand their knowledge and are adept at troubleshooting complex issues. Effective communication and a collaborative spirit are key as youll be working closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to the vibrant and inclusive culture of our organization.
What you bring to the table:
All of our cloud engineers need the following skills:
- Bachelors 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.
- A TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
For this particular role you will also need:
- 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
- cDSO (DoD DevSecOps) pipeline development experience Iron Bank hardened images container scanning
- Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform and Helm in disconnected environments
- Application performance tuning at scale (gaming/simulation workloads ideal)
- Well-Architected Framework alignment
These are important skills to have but not necessarily mandatory:
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or similar.
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mindwith the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers missions; allow members to share in Red Alphas success as wecontinue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselvesandtheir dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary andbenefits such as health life/disability 401k paid time offprofessional development and generous bonus programs. Please visit ourbenefitstab for additional information.
Salary Range:
- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $180000 - $240000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
- Retire soonerthan planned:Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best: As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forget free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Every day our elite customers are pushing through the grind to defeat the enemy even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as webring digital transformation to the fight!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Red Alpha is a U.S. based Software Technology and Consulting firm serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors specializing in software development, prototyping and innovation.
