Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and energetic Senior Kubernetes Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and management of container orchestration solutions across diverse cloud environments. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, and microservices architecture to optimize our infrastructure and ensure seamless application delivery. You will work on client projects across the United States. We specialize in full stack development, Cloud, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), Data Science, and Machine Learning (ML) related initiatives

Duties

• Architect, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters to support containerized applications across multiple cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure, and private clouds like VMware, OpenStack, and Rackspace.
• Develop and automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, and Shell Scripting to ensure repeatability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to facilitate continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing Jenkins, Git, Docker, and other DevOps tools for rapid application deployment.
• Optimize system performance through system hardening, security best practices, and regular patching of operating systems including Linux and Windows environments.
• Monitor system health using monitoring tools; troubleshoot issues related to Kubernetes clusters, virtualization platforms like VMware or Citrix; and implement scalable solutions for high availability.
• Ensure data integrity and security by managing databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, NoSQL databases like Redis or MongoDB; also manage VPNs for secure remote access.
• Design, implement, and manage complex cloud-native solutions across Azure and AWS.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes applications using Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps methodologies.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced network security configurations within cloud environments.
• Ensure the implementation of DoD-approved enterprise authentication in Azure, leveraging advanced security protocols and practices.
• Implement robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for multi-platform products in Azure and AWS, ensuring high security and compliance.
• Oversee and optimize Kubernetes cluster management, including monitoring, scaling, and security hardening at global and national scales.
• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines for cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of cloud and DevSecOps strategies with business objectives.
• Work with open-source software to maintain an agnostic approach to cloud-native deployments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in infrastructure / network engineering related work, with 5 or more years working in Azure or AWS cloud environments, with a proven track record of designing and managing cloud solutions.
• Proven experience designing and managing large-scale Kubernetes environments in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud settings.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure services including Google Cloud Platform, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, VMware, OpenStack, Rackspace, Citrix.
• Expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V; familiarity with containerization tools like Docker.
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash (Unix shell), PowerShell; experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components including operating systems (Linux/Unix/Windows), web services (RESTful APIs), microservices architecture, and application development frameworks such as JavaScript, Java, Ruby on Rails.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools; version control systems like Git; automation of software deployment processes.
• Knowledge of database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle; experience with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience working in and applying STIG and other server hardening settings in a cloud environment, ensuring high security and compliance.
• Advanced cloud service/vendor certifications from Azure (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator Associate).
• Strong experience with Kubernetes administration, Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps workflows.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including advanced configurations and optimizations.
• Experience implementing enterprise authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying cloud-native applications through complex SDLC processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services.
• Proficient in using Terraform to implement complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Competent working with multiple types of CI/CD architectures/tools (e.g., GitLab, Ansible, Azure DevOps).
• Experience using Ansible for server and workstation configuration management in large-scale environments.
• Very strong networking background with in-depth knowledge of BGP, CDN, IP subnetting, network security groups, routing, Palo Alto firewall configurations, load balancing, DNS, etc.
• Experience working with open-source tools to maintain a cloud-agnostic deployment approach.
• Travel: Less than 15%.

Pay: $155,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote