Mid - level Cloud Platform Engineer

Mid-Level Cloud Platform Engineer

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Platform Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and automation to deliver secure, scalable, and mission-critical solutions. You'll be part of a collaborative team working to modernize systems through containerization and orchestration while ensuring high availability and operational excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to directly impact national security missions by designing and managing cloud-based platforms that drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-based platforms to support mission applications.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet.
• Automate system configurations, orchestrate network operations, and manage DevOps pipelines for deployment and scaling.
• Administer and optimize Git-based version control systems (GitLab, GitHub) to ensure streamlined CI/CD processes.
• Architect and deploy applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategy, set standards, and implement best practices for containerization and orchestration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in cloud and containerized environments to ensure operational continuity.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience with DevOps and Agile methodologies.

Active TS/SCI

3+ years of experience with automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet).

3+ years of experience automating system configurations, orchestrating DevOps pipelines, scaling deployments, and managing day-to-day operations in cloud environments.

3+ years of experience managing Git-based version control systems (GitLab, GitHub).

2+ years of experience architecting and deploying applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code for automated server/network configurations, deployments, and monitoring/testing.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines in large-scale cloud environments.
• Strong background in system integration using JSON, REST, and XML.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby.
• Experience leveraging JSON, YAML, or XML for configuration management.
• Agile, DevOps, or Cloud certifications preferred.