Jr to Mid-level DevOps Engineer

Red Alpha; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Annual company events

Job summary

Red Alpha is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support modernization efforts focused on enhancing customer platforms. Responsibilities include deploying applications, automating infrastructure, and maintaining operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience with automation, cloud environments, and troubleshooting.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 – $155,000, extensive benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant DevOps experience.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python.
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi and Elasticsearch.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain applications and infrastructure.
• Automate provisioning and configuration.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Automation scripting using Python

Linux server administration

CI/CD pipeline development

Containerization with Docker

Apache NiFi

Elasticsearch

HAProxy load balancing

MongoDB administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Job description

A day in the life:

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a modernization effort focused on consolidating and enhancing our customer's authoring, dissemination, and supporting platforms. The role is responsible for deploying, automating, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure and applications across cloud and virtualized environments to ensure reliability, performance, and operational efficiency. This position also participates in a rotating on‑call schedule for 24/7 operational support.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain applications and infrastructure environments.
• Administer Linux servers and cloud-based resources.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments using Docker technologies.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve outages.
• Manage source code and deployment processes using Git and related tools.
• Provide on‑call support and participate in incident response activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve system reliability and operational efficiency.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. A higher level degree may be substituted for years of experience.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience at minimum.
• Experience developing automation and utility scripts using Python.
• Knowledge of Apache NiFi administration, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with Elasticsearch deployment, maintenance, and tuning.
• 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.

The total package:

• Compensation range: $125,000 – $155,000 (disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Final salaries are determined by education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role).
• Benefits include health, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.

• Retire sooner: up to 10% 401(k) contributions, immediately vested.
• Career and life balance: up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Health coverage: 100% of premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; majority of premiums for family; free access to a fully equipped gym.
• Education: $5,250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and professional memberships.
• Merchandise allowance: up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise.
• Company events: annual holiday party, Oktoberfest, summer picnic, team events, etc.