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Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) | DoD Platform Engineering
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About this role
Role overview
Build and operate secure Kubernetes platforms used by engineering teams in a federal mission environment. The work spans infrastructure automation, cloud services, delivery workflows, networking, and security, with level and ownership matched to experience. A security clearance must be obtainable.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate resilient Kubernetes platforms. - Automate infrastructure and configuration with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm. - Improve GitOps and CI/CD workflows and integrate clusters with cloud services and delivery pipelines. - Implement networking, access controls, security measures, and service-to-service communication. - Develop reusable platform components and support service mesh capabilities. - Diagnose problems across Kubernetes, Linux, containers, networking, and cloud infrastructure, working with application, cloud, security, and architecture teams.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience building, operating, or supporting Kubernetes environments. - Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, containers, and Kubernetes architecture. - Proficiency with Helm and infrastructure as code, plus practical use of GitOps, CI/CD, and automated deployments. - Familiarity with a cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI. - Knowledge of Kubernetes security and role-based access control, with the ability to troubleshoot across platform layers. - Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Mid-level candidates typically have 3–5 years of relevant experience; senior candidates generally have 5–7 or more.
Nice to have
Kubernetes Administrator certification; deep service mesh experience; custom operators, controllers, or admission components; federal or regulated-environment experience; or a background in software development and platform automation.
Benefits and work setup
The listing mentions certification support, remote-work equipment, paid time off and holidays, health coverage, a retirement plan with a stated company match, and wellness reimbursement.