Kubernetes Engineer (Senior)

Cherokee Federal

Almont (CO)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes workloads in AWS EKS, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure operations across microservices. You will automate deployment, monitor health, and collaborate on CI/CD pipelines with cross-functional teams.

The role demands strong Kubernetes expertise, Docker experience, and proficiency with Helm, Kustomize, Grafana, and Istio, plus the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or CS.
Strong Kubernetes knowledge including pods, services and deployments.
Experience with AWS EKS and Docker containerization.
Familiarity with Helm and Kustomize for config management.
Experience with Grafana and Istio for observability.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
Knowledge of security best practices, networks, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Kubernetes deployments for cloud microservices on AWS EKS.
Automate deployment and scaling to improve efficiency.
Monitor cluster health, troubleshoot issues, ensure availability and performance.
Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and best practices.
Implement security controls, including network policies and DR processes.
Manage containerized apps and related Kubernetes infrastructure.
Utilize Helm and Kustomize to manage the application layer.
Use Grafana and Istio for observability and service mesh insights.
Diagnose complex issues and stay current with new Kubernetes features.
Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes concepts

Docker

AWS EKS

Helm

Kustomize

CI/CD

Grafana

Istio

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity / Data Science / Information Systems / Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Kustomize

Grafana

Istio

CI/CD tooling

Job description

The Kubernetes Engineer (Senior)

The Kubernetes Engineer (Senior) is responsible for managing and orchestrating containerized applications while ensuring system scalability, reliability, availability, and performance. This position supports cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS and works closely with development and cross-functional teams to maintain secure, efficient, and highly available Kubernetes environments.

The Kubernetes Engineer (Senior)

Compensation & Benefits

Pay commensurate with experience. $135,000- $145,000

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Kubernetes Engineer (Senior) Responsibilities Include

Design, develop, implement, and maintain Kubernetes deployments supporting cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS.
Automate application deployment and scaling processes to improve operational efficiency.
Monitor Kubernetes cluster health, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of Kubernetes environments.
Collaborate closely with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and provide guidance on best practices for containerized applications.
Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies and disaster recovery processes.
Manage and support containerized applications and associated Kubernetes infrastructure.
Apply Kubernetes networking concepts, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
Utilize configuration-as-code tools, including Helm and Kustomize, to manage the application layer within Kubernetes.
Manage and utilize observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within Kubernetes environments.
Stay current with new Kubernetes features and tools and integrate appropriate technologies into existing environments as necessary.
Collaborate effectively with customers, development teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Kubernetes Engineer (Senior) Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, and deployments.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience managing Kubernetes within AWS EKS environments.
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
Experience with Helm and Kustomize for configuration and application management.
Experience managing and utilizing observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, network policies, and disaster recovery processes.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues within Kubernetes environments.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Must have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement.