Job Description:

• Design, build, and operate secure, resilient Kubernetes platforms
• Automate infrastructure and platform configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code
• Build and improve GitOps and CI/CD workflows
• Implement Kubernetes networking, RBAC, security controls, and service-to-service communication
• Engineer and support Istio/service-mesh capabilities
• Build reusable platform components, including Helm charts, Operators, Controllers, CRDs, and Admission Controllers
• Integrate Kubernetes with cloud services, container registries, and delivery pipelines
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes, Linux, networking, containers, and cloud infrastructure
• Strengthen platform reliability, security, performance, and recovery
• Partner with application, cloud, security, and architecture teams to turn requirements into working platform capabilities
• Senior engineers may guide larger technical decisions, lead implementation efforts, and help other engineers grow while remaining hands-on

Requirements:

• Hands-on background building, operating, or supporting Kubernetes environments
• Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, containers, and Kubernetes architecture
• Proficiency with Helm and Infrastructure as Code
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS/EKS, Azure/AKS, GCP/GKE, OCI, or similar
• Practical use of GitOps, CI/CD, and automated deployment workflows
• Knowledge of Kubernetes security, access controls, and RBAC
• Ability to independently diagnose and solve issues across multiple layers of a platform
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Mid-level: roughly 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Senior-level: typically 5–7+ years with broader platform ownership, architecture, or technical leadership
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is an additional-value qualification
• Experience with Istio or service mesh, custom Kubernetes Operators/Controllers/CRDs/Admission Controllers, DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design, software development/scripting/platform automation, production platforms with active end users, or DoD/federal/regulated/security-focused engineering environments may add value

Benefits:

• Company-supported certifications aligned with current and future program work
• Career-development and leadership opportunities
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Home-office equipment and remote-work support
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Weekly pay and team events