Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) (Fully Remote)

Rackner, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support
Certifications & career development

Job summary

Rackner, Inc. builds cloud-native platforms and software for complex federal missions, including DevSecOps, AI/ML, data, and modern software engineering. Its culture emphasizes hands-on engineering, career development, and remote work support.

We are seeking engineers to design, build, and operate secure Kubernetes platforms for DoD environments, and automate infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, and Helm while integrating service mesh capabilities like Istio.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on Kubernetes experience and strong Linux, networking, and container knowledge.
  • Proficiency with Helm, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud platforms like AWS/EKS or Azure/AKS.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate secure, resilient Kubernetes platforms for DoD environments.
  • Automate infrastructure and platform configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Implement Kubernetes networking, RBAC, security controls, and service mesh capabilities such as Istio.

Skills

Kubernetes
Linux
Networking
Containers
Helm
Infrastructure as Code
AWS/EKS
Azure/AKS
DoD Secret clearance

Tools

Terraform
Ansible
Helm
Istio

Job description

  • Design, build, and operate secure, resilient Kubernetes platforms for DoD environments.
  • Automate infrastructure and platform configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Implement Kubernetes networking, RBAC, security controls, and service mesh capabilities such as Istio.

What You'll Bring:

  • Hands-on Kubernetes experience and strong Linux, networking, and container knowledge.
  • Proficiency with Helm, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud platforms like AWS/EKS or Azure/AKS.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Why Rackner:

  • Work on technology tied directly to complex federal missions while staying hands-on.
  • Build platform capabilities, influence technical decisions, and expand your scope.
  • Access company-supported certifications, career development, and a remote-friendly culture.
Rackner

Rackner builds cloud-native platforms and software for complex federal missions, including DevSecOps, AI/ML, data, and modern software engineering. Its culture emphasizes hands-on engineering, career development, and remote work support.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Kubernetes Engineer - DoD Platform, IaC & Security, Remote
Kubernetes Engineer - DoD Platform, IaC & Security, Remote

Rackner, Inc. • United States

Remote
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Remote work support
Certifications & career development
Remote Kubernetes Platform Engineer (Mid-Senior)
Remote Kubernetes Platform Engineer (Mid-Senior)

Rackner, Inc. • United States

Remote
USD 120,000 - 190,000
Company-supported certifications
401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
Medical, dental, vision coverages
+4
Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) | DoD Platform Engineering
Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) | DoD Platform Engineering

Rackner, Inc. • Washington

Remote
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Certifications
Career development
401(k) with match
+5
Remote Kubernetes Engineer (Mid-Senior) - DoD-Eligible
Remote Kubernetes Engineer (Mid-Senior) - DoD-Eligible

Rackner, Inc. • Washington

Remote
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Certifications
Career development
401(k) with match
+5
Senior Software Engineer - Secure DevSecOps & AI (Remote)
Senior Software Engineer - Secure DevSecOps & AI (Remote)

Rackner • United States

Hybrid
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Competitive pay
Certifications support
401(k) match
+6
Senior Software Engineer — Secure Mission Systems
Senior Software Engineer — Secure Mission Systems

Rackner • United States

On-site
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Competitive pay
Certifications support
401(k) match
+6
Backend Software Engineer — Secure Mission Systems
Backend Software Engineer — Secure Mission Systems

Rackner • United States

On-site
USD 110,000 - 170,000
401(k) with company match up to 6%
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off and holidays
+3
Secure Cloud Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & DoD (Remote)
Secure Cloud Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & DoD (Remote)

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard • United States

On-site
USD 100,000 - 130,000
Application Security Engineer – Secure Mission Systems
Application Security Engineer – Secure Mission Systems

Rackner • Maryland

On-site
EUR 96,686 - 140,635
Competitive compensation
Company-supported certifications
401(k) with 100% company match up to 6
+6
FDA - Platform Engineer New
FDA - Platform Engineer New

Rackner, Inc. • Northern (KY)

On-site
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Weekly Pay
Fully Remote
401k matching up to 6%
+2