Job Title: DevOps & Kubernetes Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent W-2 Employee
Work Type: Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite in Crystal City, VA)
Security Clearance: US Citizens, our client will sponsor security clearance
Introduction
Our client, a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence Integration Services and innovative data
platforms for government and defense clients, is recruiting a full-time Cyber Security Engineer.
Our platforms utilize state-of-the-art technologies to enhance mission-critical initiatives through
advanced data analytics and machine learning. Our client values innovation, collaboration, and a
commitment to excellence. We are looking for experienced cybersecurity engineers who are
passionate about securing complex systems and protecting sensitive data.
What You Will Do
As a DevOps & Kubernetes Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development,
implementation, and management of the infrastructure and deployment processes for various
Department of Defense programs. Your primary focus will be on building and maintaining
scalable, reliable, and secure Kubernetes environments, as well as automating deployment
pipelines to ensure seamless delivery of applications.
Responsibilities
- 6+ years working with Kubernetes or equivalent application platform. Ideal candidate
has knowledge in: Containerization, Cluster Administration, CI/CD Deployments,
IAC’ed Bootstrap and Deployment
- 6+ years working with AWS constructs, at least one major serverless application
architecture/deployment. More than simply “experience building EC2s,” the candidate
has experience and knowledge around: Serverless Cloud , VM Instances, Cloud Specific
Kubernetes Offerings (EKS, AKS, GKE), Storage Solutions (S3, EBS, EFS)
- Knowledge of DevOps, DevSecOps, and best practices, including: CI/CD, Platform
- Kubernetes Management: Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters to
ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
- Containerization: Experience with Docker Compose for container orchestration and
management.
- Infrastructure Automation: Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using
tools such as Terraform, Ansible & CFT.
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and manage
CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
- Monitoring and Logging: Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
to ensure the health and performance of applications and infrastructure.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand application
requirements and support them in deploying applications to Kubernetes environments.
- Security: Implement and manage security best practices for Kubernetes clusters and
CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues in production, test, and development
environments.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes,
and tools.
Requirements
- US Citizenship Required: Only US Citizens are eligible for this position.
- Clearance: US Citizens, our client will sponsor security clearance.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in a DevOps or related role with hands-
on experience in managing Kubernetes environments.
- Kubernetes Proficiency: Strong experience with Kubernetes, including deployment,
scaling, and managing clusters.
- Automation Tools: Proficient with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform
and Ansible.
- CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
- Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google
Cloud.
- Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go.
- Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus,
Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar.
- Security Practices: Knowledge of security best practices for Kubernetes and CI/CD
pipelines.
- Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced
dynamic environment.
- Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to
work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented: Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality
results.
- Location: Remote or 2-3 days/week onsite in the DC Metro area.
Nice To Have
- Recent DoD or IC-related experience.
- Certification in Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) or related technologies.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- Some familiarity with Active Directory constructs
- Familiarity with AI/ML tooling (Kubeflow, Sagemaker)
- Familiarity with “big data” tooling (Hadoop, Spark, RedShift, HDFS)
- Willingness to function on the bleeding edge of commercial constructs in a secure and
restricted environment
Benefits
Our client provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial
well-being, and professional development. This includes competitive healthcare coverage for you
and your family, a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, ample paid time off
including holidays, opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, and more!
Our client prioritizes a supportive work environment with policies that promote work-life
balance and recognize employee contributions, ensuring a rewarding experience for all team
members.
