Kubernetes Cloud Engineer, SWE II

Quevera; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 166,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Quevera seeks a Senior Kubernetes Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical systems in a TS/SCI environment near Annapolis Junction, MD.

You will lead Kubernetes and AWS EKS engineering, mentor engineers, and ensure production readiness, collaborating with the Technology Manager and Agile teams to deliver secure, highly available cloud solutions. A current TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• 14+ years of engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and AWS EKS in production environments.
• Experience deploying containerized applications with kubectl, Helm, and Kustomize.
• Strong knowledge of AWS networking and IAM.
• Proficiency with CI/CD and GitOps tools including GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, eksctl, and AWS CLI.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems, networking, and cloud applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers in Kubernetes and AWS cloud engineering.
• Lead Kubernetes and AWS EKS engineering in production environments.
• Oversee deployment of containerized applications using kubectl, Helm, and Kustomize.
• Design secure VPCs, subnets, and IAM roles for scalable EKS networking.
• Manage IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA) for least-privilege access.
• Support audits, compliance, and continuous monitoring with security teams.
• Lead and participate in Agile ceremonies and planning.
• Ensure production readiness and respond to high-priority incidents.
• Drive automation with CI/CD, GitOps using eksctl and AWS CLI.

Skills

Kubernetes

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering/SA

Tools

kubectl

Helm

Kustomize

eksctl

AWS CLI

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

CloudWatch

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

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Annapolis Junction, MD, Annapolis Junction, MD, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3276

Salary Range: $166,082.00 To $221,533.00 Annually

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical systems in a TS/SCI FSP environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and AWS EKS, strong leadership skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while overseeing production cloud systems. You will guide technical decisions, maintain production readiness, troubleshoot high-impact issues, and collaborate closely with the Technology Manager and Agile teams to deliver secure, highly available solution

REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role

Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Team Support
• Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for Kubernetes and AWS cloud engineering
• Mentor, coach, and support a team of engineers in their daily technical work
• Act as a primary escalation point for complex production issues
• Lead and contribute to Agile ceremonies
• Delegate and review engineering assignments to maintain strong production readiness
• Kubernetes & EKS Engineering
• Build and manage Amazon EKS clusters, node groups, and IAM role assignments
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes workloads using kubectl, Helm, and Kustomize
• Design and configure VPCs, subnets, and security groups optimized for secure and efficient EKS networking
• Administer EKS-managed add-ons such as CoreDNS, kube-proxy, and VPC CNI
• Implement IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA) for secure, least-privilege access
• Security, Secrets Management, and Compliance
• Manage sensitive data using AWS Secrets Manager or Vault
• Apply Kubernetes and AWS security best practices including RBAC, network segmentation, and hardened configurations
• Partner with security teams to support audits, compliance, and continuous monitoring
• Observability, Reliability & Operations
• Set up and maintain logging using CloudWatch and monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana
• Monitor key metrics, SLIs, and trends to ensure stable and reliable production systems
• Support reliability and performance needs to meet mission user expectations
• Participate in on-call support rotations and respond to high-priority incidents
• Automation, Tooling & DevOps
• Use eksctl, AWS CLI, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD for automated provisioning and GitOps workflows
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code automation and production-level system development
• Research new tools, cloud technologies, and optimizations to evolve the platform
• Participate in Quevera’s Engineering Community of Practice and help shape engineering standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, or equivalent experience
• Fourteen (14) or more years of engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and AWS EKS in production environments
• Experience deploying containerized applications with kubectl, Helm, and Kustomize
• Strong knowledge of AWS networking and IAM
• Experience with observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Proficiency with CI/CD and GitOps tools including GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, eksctl, and AWS CLI
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems, networking, and cloud applications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor engineering teams

Why Join Quevera

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.