Kubernetes Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to design, deploy, and manage a Red Hat–based Kubernetes enclave. The role emphasizes secure configuration, lifecycle management, and collaboration with users on containerization best practices.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of Kubernetes deployment experience, a solid Linux background, and relevant certifications. A TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility is required, US citizenship mandated.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for security clearance.
• 2–3 years deploying and managing Kubernetes environments.
• No bachelor degree required; hands-on experience prioritized.
• KCNA Certification.
• Solid Linux background.
• CKA is highly desired but not required.
• Familiarity with Ansible, PostgreSQL, and scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl).
• CompTIA Linux+ and RHCSA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, and administer Kubernetes environments.
• Configure deployments to meet STIGs and JSIG requirements.
• Manage Red Hat Linux systems in a development or scientific computing setting.
• Recommend and implement Kubernetes clusters and workload distribution.
• Assist users with containerization best practices for workloads.
• Deploy containerized workloads and related support systems on Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance and scaling issues.
• Develop example deployment packages and container build pipelines.
• Assist with software selection for Kubernetes workloads and artifact management.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux

Scripting (Bash/Python/Perl)

Ansible

PostgreSQL

Red Hat administration

KCNA Certification

Education

KCNA Certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Ansible

PostgreSQL

Python

Bash

Perl

CKA (desirable)

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owners federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

The Kubernetes Engineer will be standing up an enclave which will be a Red Hat environment utilizing Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications. They will be responsible for standing up the Kubernetes environment as well as the management/administration of the environment over the lifecycle. This person should also have experience in Red Hat administration.

As a Kubernetes Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Design, Management, and Administration of Kubernetes environment
• ConfigureKubernetes deploymentsin order to meet relevant STIGs and the JSIG
• Manage Red Had Linux systems in a software development or scientific computing environment
• Recommend and implement Kubernetes cluster, to include utilization, number of workloads, etc.
• Work with users to recommend containerizationbest practices for their workloads
• Assist users in deployment of containerized workloads onto Kubernetes in scalable manners
• Deploy support system applications onto Kubernetes like Red Hat IDM
• Deploy highly utilized software onto Kubernetes in highly available manners like GitLab, and chat applications like Mattermost
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance Issues
• Develop example Kubernetes deployment packages, as well as container build pipelines
• Assist with software selection for Kubernetes and container relevant workloads
• Assist with the administration of container artifact management
• Recommend and implement best practices for Kubernetes storage utilization.

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Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in deploying and managing Kubernetes environment.
• No bachelor degree required. Experience (technical skills) is more critical.
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification
• Solid Linux background
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is highly desired but not required
• Familiarization with Ansible, PostgreSQL, Scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)
• CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is a plus

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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