What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer position at Redhorse Corporation?
About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We're looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms how government uses data and technology. We are seeking a skilled and motivated AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our high-performing team. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments supporting our vital government clients. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and security of mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities- Troubleshoot and resolve complex production environment issues with limited context or documentation.
- Configure and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy/Java.
- Create, deploy, and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes workloads.
- Write and maintain Linux shell scripts; administer Red Hat Linux environments as a superuser.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures.
- Design and maintain AWS virtual networks, prioritizing security and best practices.
- Hands-on AWS experience: Comfortable configuring services through CLI or IaC.
- CI/CD Automation: Experience writing custom Jenkins pipelines in Groovy/Java.
- Linux Expertise: Strong command-line experience with Red Hat Linux and shell scripting.
- Containerization: Proficient with Docker, writing Dockerfiles, and its role in microservices and deployment workflows.
- IaC Experience: Familiarity with tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Kubernetes: Ability to configure clusters and deploy/manage containers.
- Networking: Practical understanding of network protocols, security, and AWS virtual network setup.
- Active US SECRET Clearance.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
- Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus)
- Familiarity with GitOps practices
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Accommodations:
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at Talent-Acquisition@redhorsecorp.com
Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse's changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse's sole discretion.
Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. Redhorse Corporation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. Redhorse Corporation fully considers all qualified applicants and it is our policy to take affirmative action to recruit minority and female employees for any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
