Delivering Next-Gen Data Solutions at Mission Speed
We are excited to share that Red Drum has been named the #1 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun for 2025 in the Small Business category. Among 84 companies recognized, Red Drum earned the top position. This accomplishment reflects the culture, dedication, and energy our organization brings every day.
We are also pleased to announce that Red Drum received the Top Workplace “Doer Award,” recognizing the company with the highest score across all organization sizes for getting things done efficiently and well.
We’d love to chat with you more about why we received this recognition!
Our Mission
Develop cutting-edge data solutions that protect our nation’s freedoms and expand our global intelligence capabilities.
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Distinguish ourselves within the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense as industry leaders in Full Stack Development, Cloud Computing, Data Warehousing, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. We understand that achieving this vision is only possible by employing the industry’s strongest and brightest engineers, and why we’ve created a culture that delivers the type of company you’ve always dreamed of working for.
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At Red Drum, we’re driven by a core belief: our employees come first. Founded by CEO James Rainey, our company was built on the principle of prioritizing the well-being and success of our team. While this idea is often echoed in our industry, it tends to be forgotten as companies expand. At Red Drum, we integrate employee impact into every decision we make, ensuring that our culture remains one where everyone can excel.
We’ve built a top-tier management team with a proven track record in fostering an employee-first environment. Unlike many, we are not solely motivated by profit margins. Instead, we focus on creating a culture of engagement and support, enabling each individual to perform at their best.
Attracting the brightest talent requires offering competitive pay and benefits. Yet, at Red Drum, we go beyond this by involving our team in some of the industry's most technically advanced and appealing programs. We are deeply committed to each employee’s personal career development and hold regular discussions to support their growth and aspirations.
Our unique management approach is evident to those who work with us. We invite you to connect with our team to truly grasp our values and operations. Our mission is to align Red Drum with mission-focused, data-driven programs that not only generate significant past performance but also open doors for future opportunities.
Red Drum is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where every individual feels a sense of belonging and is recognized for their contributions. We celebrate the unique backgrounds of our employees and believe that our strength lies in cultivating a culture where everyone can connect, thrive, and grow together.
In today’s digital landscape, data is as expansive and dynamic as the ocean—continuously growing, highly variable, and rich with untapped value. Just as maritime navigation requires precision instruments and strategic direction, extracting actionable intelligence from large-scale data environments demands advanced analytics, contextual awareness, and robust infrastructure. At our core, we move beyond data aggregation—deploying sophisticated algorithms to surface patterns, identify anomalies, and reveal actionable insights from within complex datasets. In the vast ocean of data, success isn’t about simply staying above water—it’s about charting the most efficient, informed course forward.
Our current opportunities are in the Fort Meade, MD area and require an active TS/SCI with polygraph. We specialize in hiring senior engineers with expertise to include software, cloud, systems, networking, and security.
At Red Drum, we solve the world’s most complex data challenges
Capabilities
Application Development
Developing applications to meet your users’ needs
Data Analytics
Putting data to work to solve problems and answer questions
Big Data
Managing larger and more complex data sets with ease
Data Governance
Applying smart data tagging to manage data access and security
Cloud Computing
Dynamically incorporating cloud resources into your business process
Data Warehouse
Storing data using appropriate technologies for ingest and query needs
Artificial Intelligence
Making applications that learn from experience to accomplish your needs
Data Visualization
Presenting insights from your data in new and interesting ways
Careers
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Tech stack across our software and cloud software engineering openings include the latest technologies such as : Java, Maven, Python, C++, JavaScript, Angular, Kubernetes, Spring, Git, AWS, Azure, VMWare, React, OpenSource, Hadoop, Accumulo, MongoDB, and more.
Requirements: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Tech stack for cloud system administrators include: Linux, AWS, Kubernetes, HDFS, Hadoop, Python, Bash, JIRA, Openstack, ElasticSearch, logstash, Grafana, layer 2/layer 3 switch interactions, and more.
Requirements: B.S. in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics is required. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree. A cloud certification is typically required.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Tech stack includes: Linux, Bash, Python, Infrastructure as Code, SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet, Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, Confluence, Git and more.
Requirements: B.S. in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Experience required includes knowledge of SOA, analytical experience with architecture and system design documentation, communication, planning and execution, experience as a liaison with the customer, JIRA, Confluence, requirements gathering, and many more.
Requirements: B.S. in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Tech stack and experience required for system administrators and network engineers include: providing the day to day systems administration and support of production and non-production environments, supporting and managing Linux O/S environments, VMWare, scripting, Cisco, LAN/CAN/WAN Administration, VPN’s, managing and troubleshooting, infrastructure as Code, Ansible, Saltstack, STE/STN security compliance, SSP’s, and many more.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, information systems, computer science or related field. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree. For network engineers, a CCNP cert is often required. Security + is often required for system administrators.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Requirements for Information Security Engineers include experience with the A&A process, verifying system security requirements, building Information assurance into systems, mitigating security risks, DODRMF, NIST RMF process, C&A documentation, and many more.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline. CISSP is typically required. DOD 8570 compliance is often required. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Requirements for test engineers include: Linux CLI, python, shell, software testing methodologies, test case documentation, test plans and evaluation, Splunk, JIRA, Confluence, and more.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Requirements for database engineers include: Oracle database, database design and modeling, My SQL, and others.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline. Security + is often required. On most contracts, years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels range from 0 – 20 + years of experience.
A Current TS clearance plus Polygraph is required for all openings. No CCA’s accepted.
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Tech stack across our Cryptologic Computer Scientist openings includes: Python, Spark/PySpark, network and protocol analysis tools, and customer-specific analytic platforms.
Requirements: B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with coursework in programming and advanced mathematics. On most contracts, relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels: Opportunities available for candidates with 3 – 15+ years of experience, depending on level and program.
Clearance: A current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required for all positions. CCA’s accepted for some openings.
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Tech stack across our Data Scientist openings includes: Python, Jupyter Notebooks, SQL, Spark/PySpark, AI/ML frameworks, NLP, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and large-scale data processing technologies.
Requirements: B.S. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. On most contracts, relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
Experience levels: Opportunities available for candidates with 3 – 15+ years of experience, depending on labor category and program.
Clearance: A current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required for all positions. CCA’s accepted for some openings.
