Cloud/Linux Systems Administrator

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 you're excited about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud space and enjoy a workplace that values both professionalism and a sense of fun, we'd 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 client's unique needs and business objectives.                                            

A day in the life:                  

As a Cloud Systems Administrator supporting this mission critical project and Integration Team, you will support all of their cloud environments, both classified and unclassified, that are a part of the overall infrastructure footprint.                                       

The total package:

All of our cloud engineers need the following skills:                        

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree..               
• 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:                        

• 20+ years of relevant experience in systems administration and software engineering.
• Linux system administration and integration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Cloud services experience (AWS, Azure); services provisioning, management of virtual services, familiarity with vendor Platform as a Service offerings
• System monitoring and maintenance to include service upgrades, security patching, and IAVA management
• Tier 1/2 troubleshooting
• Configuration management support, familiarity with Puppet/SIMP, Ansible, Salt, Chef
• Familiarity with configuration and workflow tools such as GitLab, Jira             
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or similar.               

        These are important skills to have, but not necessarily mandatory:                        

• Understanding of distributed systems          

  

The total package:

 Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: r