Kubernetes Engineer (DoD Secret | Weekday Shift | Remote – U.S.)
4 Minutes ago • All levels
Devops
Job Description
As a Kubernetes Engineer, you will ensure uninterrupted global communication and mission readiness for Air Force Platform One and Air Mobility Command. Operating in a fast-paced, high-trust environment, you'll support live systems for real-time collaboration for U.S. defense teams worldwide. Your role involves engineering and optimizing Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP, guaranteeing uptime for mission-critical chat operations, automating cloud infrastructure, and implementing secure, compliant architectures aligned with DoD DevSecOps standards. You will collaborate across DevSecOps, Security, and Cloud Architecture teams, conducting R&D on scalability and performance.
Good To Have:
- CKA certification
Must Have:
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Istio, Helm, and GitOps
- Experience with custom CRDs, controllers, and operators
- Strong Linux and networking foundation
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD
- Familiarity with AWS / Azure / GCP
Perks:
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Home office & equipment stipend
- Weekly pay schedule
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- Certification reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
🚀 Lead with Impact
As a Kubernetes Engineer (Weekday Shift), you’ll ensure that Air Force Platform One and Air Mobility Command maintain uninterrupted global communication and mission readiness. You’ll operate in a fast-paced, high-trust environment; supporting live systems that empower real-time collaboration for U.S. defense teams worldwide.
Your expertise will build resilience, security, and scalability into the core of national operations.
⚙️ What You’ll Do
- Engineer and optimize Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Guarantee uptime and system integrity for mission-critical chat operations (Mattermost)
- Automate cloud infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps
- Implement secure, compliant architectures aligned with DoD DevSecOps standards
- Collaborate across DevSecOps, Security, and Cloud Architecture teams
- Conduct R&D on scalability and performance during non-peak windows
🧠 What You Bring
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Istio, Helm, and GitOps
- Experience with custom CRDs, controllers, and operators
- Strong Linux and networking foundation
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD
- Familiarity with AWS / Azure / GCP
- CKA certification preferred
💼 Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Home office & equipment stipend
- Weekly pay schedule
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- Certification reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
Join the mission. Build the backbone of secure global operations.
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