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Kratos Defense

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

RHCA, CKA, or CKAD. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles #LI-Onsite The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are ...

Base One Technologies

$100 - $160/hr

RHCA - Red Hat Certified Architect * SEI (Software Engineering Institute) * SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner * VCA (Certified Associate) * VCAP (Certified Advanced Professional) * VCDX ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

$106K - $120K/yr

Progress toward or interest in achieving RHCA, CKA, or CKAD certifications. * Methodologies: Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or GitOps principles. #LI-Onsite The grade-based pay range for ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$106K - $120K/yr

Progress toward or interest in achieving RHCA, CKA, or CKAD certifications. * Methodologies: Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or GitOps principles. #LI-Onsite The grade-based pay range for ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

RHCA, CKA, or CKAD * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles #LI-Onsite The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are ...

Kratos Defense

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

RHCA, CKA, or CKAD * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles #LI-Onsite The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are ...

Electrosoft

Linux Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Current Red Hat certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, or RHCA). * Strong scripting skills in BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python. * Experience with Ansible, RHEL Satellite, and other automation tools.

Kratos Defense

Lead Software Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Advanced professional certifications such as Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). * Modern ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for rhca in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an RHCA?

An RHCA (Red Hat Certified Architect) is an advanced certification holder specializing in Red Hat technologies and Linux-based enterprise solutions. RHCA professionals design, implement, and manage complex IT infrastructures, ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. They often work as senior system administrators, architects, or consultants in cloud computing, automation, and containerization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an RHCA, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), you need deep expertise in Linux systems administration, network security, cloud computing, and enterprise-level IT infrastructure, typically supported by achieving multiple advanced Red Hat certifications. Proficiency in tools such as Ansible, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and related automation and virtualization platforms is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability distinguish top performers in this role. Mastery of these technical and interpersonal skills ensures robust, reliable systems and successful implementation of enterprise IT solutions.

What are typical career advancement opportunities for someone working as an RHCA?

As a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), professionals often advance into senior system engineering, cloud architect, or IT infrastructure management positions. With experience, you may lead project teams, influence large-scale enterprise deployment strategies, or move into specialized consulting roles. RHCAs are highly valued for their ability to design and maintain secure, scalable, and automated environments, making ongoing certification and hands-on project experience beneficial for further growth. Many organizations also support continuing education and certification renewals to help you stay current with evolving technologies.

How to become a RHCA?

To become a Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), candidates must first earn the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification, gain extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and then pass additional advanced certifications such as Red Hat Certified Specialist exams. The process involves a combination of hands-on skills, practical experience, and passing multiple exams to demonstrate expertise in areas like system administration, security, and cloud computing.
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Software Engineer

Kratos Defense

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.  We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing.

Kratos is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in a dynamic, agile environment. This role implements a SecDevOps approach across the entire software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and operational support based on user feedback. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to design, implement, and maintain software solutions while leveraging modern industry standards and providing clear status updates on design efforts. Key responsibilities include performing system integration to develop and deploy applications, as well as utilizing containerization tools like Kubernetes to manage and deploy services. Additionally, the role involves driving testing and automation by designing and maintaining automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines and providing operational support through requirements verification, documentation, and troubleshooting in simulated environments.


  • 7 - 10 years industry expertise
  • Java and C/C++ programming (including network, multi-threaded, client-server programming where applicable) on Windows and Linux platforms
  • Batch File, Windows Script File, Unix Shell Scripting, Python Scripting
  • Basic understanding of relational database applications and creation of expressions using Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Active Secret Security Clearance 
  • Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Platform Experience: Strong experience with Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes architecture.
  • Domain Knowledge: Experience with satellite ground station processing (planning, ground control, data processing).
  • Languages/Tools: Python, GitLab/Azure DevOps, JIRA/Confluence.
  • Testing: Functional, integration, regression, and performance testing expertise. 
  • Certifications: RHCA, CKA, or CKAD.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps principles

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver.

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