Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Radiance Technologies • Full-time • Corporate Headquarters, United States of America • 2d ago

Radiance Technologies is an employee-owned company with benefits that are unmatched by most companies in the Huntsville, AL or Dayton, OH areas. Employee ownership, generous 401K, full health, dental, life, and vision insurance benefits, interesting assignments, educational reimbursement, competitive salaries, and a collaborative work environment combine to make Radiance Technologies a great place to work and succeed.

Program Overview

This position supports the development of a next-generation modeling and simulation (M&S) framework for the Department of Defense. The program is an experimental effort with rapidly evolving requirements, demanding adaptability and innovation from the engineering team. It provides a flexible environment for wargaming and analysis across domains, from the seafloor to space. The mission is to deliver scalable, cloud-enabled solutions that enhance decision-making, accelerate capability development, and strengthen national security. The team is building a modern platform that leverages Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and advanced automation practices to ensure security, resiliency, and mission impact.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development team. In this role, you will integrate with the platform engineering team to advance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, manage Kubernetes deployments, and develop Helm configurations that ensure scalability, security, and efficiency.

This position offers the opportunity to support the development and deployment of a next-generation modeling and simulation framework. While direct M&S experience is not required, we are looking for innovative, self-starting engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain cloud and on-premises infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi).
Develop and manage Kubernetes clusters, including Helm charts for complex applications and services.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring for scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement best practices.
Ensure secure, resilient environments aligned with DoD and Zero Trust principles.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues across multiple environments.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or related field.
US citizenship and ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience required.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.
Strong containerization experience (Docker, Podman, CRI-O, or similar.)
Scripting experience for automation and operational tasks (Ansible, Python, Bash, or similar).
Strong hands-on experience administering and securing Kubernetes environments.
Strong hands-on experience securing and maintaining Helm charts.
Proficiency with Git and Git-based workflows.
Strong Linux/SELinux system administration background.
Experience working with system context and security context configurations
Experience working with container sockets and understanding the related security implications

Desired Qualifications

Security+, CISSP, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Familiarity with DoD security practices and hardened Linux distributions.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud service providers.

Soft Skills

Does not shrink when faced with a challenge, but instead rises to the occasion with persistence and creativity.
Self-starter with a proactive mindset who takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion.
- Demonstrates initiative and independence, proactively identifying opportunities to contribute without needing constant direction.
Strong team player who collaborates effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, able to clearly explain complex concepts to technical and executive audiences.
Motivated by mission impact and excited to contribute to programs with national security significance.

What We Offer

Employee ownership with profit-sharing opportunities.
Competitive salary and unmatched benefits package.
Educational reimbursement and professional certification support.
Opportunities for growth on high-impact DoD programs.
A culture of innovation and collaboration.

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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