Cloud-Native Kubernetes Architect

Mondo; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mondo seeks a Kubernetes Architect to lead design, documentation, and modernization of a cloud-native software delivery platform in highly regulated environments. You’ll blend hands-on Kubernetes engineering with architecture, SDLC docs, and executive communication.

You should have 7–10 years in Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), strong Docker/container skills, and proven ability to present technical recommendations to security, operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Hands-on production experience designing, building, and supporting Kubernetes environments.
• Strong Docker and containerization experience, including container hardening.
• Experience across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD, version control, testing, and release management.
• Experience producing architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, and implementation documentation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, storage, and compute services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
• Bachelor's degree (required for conversion)

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes platforms across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Build, prototype, and harden containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Evaluate and improve software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) processes from development through customer deployment.
• Interview engineering teams to understand current development and deployment practices.
• Create architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, implementation guides, and SDLC documentation.
• Partner with engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams to establish platform standards and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines with a focus on reliability, security, compliance, and automation.
• Implement secure monitoring and observability practices across cloud environments.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
• Serve as the Kubernetes and containerization subject matter expert across the organization.
• 7-10 years of experience in Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Cloud Architecture, or Infrastructure Engineering
• Hands-on production experience designing, building, and supporting Kubernetes environments
• Strong Docker and containerization experience, including container hardening
• Experience across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP cloud environments
• Deep understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including CI/CD, version control, testing, and release management
• Experience producing architecture diagrams, runbooks, standards, and implementation documentation
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, storage, and compute services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences
• Bachelor's degree (required for conversion)

Skills

Kubernetes

Platform Engineering

Cloud Architecture

Docker

CI/CD

Security

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Job description

Mondo seeks a Kubernetes Architect to lead design, documentation, and modernization of a cloud-native software delivery platform in highly regulated environments. You’ll blend hands-on Kubernetes engineering with architecture, SDLC docs, and executive communication.

You should have 7–10 years in Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), strong Docker/container skills, and proven ability to present technical recommendations to security, operations, and leadership.