Kubernetes Engineer (DoD Secret | Weekday Shift | Remote – U.S.)

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.

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

Good to Have

• CKA certification

Perks & Benefits

• 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.