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Senior DevOps Software Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2026

💰 $220,000/yr($175,000/yr – $220,000/yr)

About the role

A day in the life:

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Software Engineer to assist with software integration efforts, development of framework solutions and maintaining automated infrastructure solutions to ensure high availability and scalability of HPC systems in a Linux environment. In this role, you will work closely with various stakeholders to streamline the deployment pipeline and optimize system performance.

What you bring to the table:

7+ years of relevant experience as a DevOps Engineer
A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience with Linux CLI
Experience writing scripts using Shell/Bash/Python
Linux administration experience including software integration, service management, configuration management, and routine sustainment operations related to provisioning, storage, and networking.
Experience installing, configuring, and supporting COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, libraries, and packages in a Linux environment
Software development experience with Java and Python
Experience with stream/batch Big Data processing and analytic frameworks including Spark
Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
Experience deploying containerized services under Kubernetes orchestration
Demonstrated experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana
Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration
An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Bonus Skills:

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

The total package:

Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue 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 themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs. Please visit our benefits tab 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 experience, actual 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: $175,000 - $220,000.

Some of our additional perks and benefits include:

Retire sooner than 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, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Let's not forge 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.
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