Kubernetes Engineer (Senior)

Cherokee Federal

United States

On-site

USD 135,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is hiring a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to design, deploy, and scale containerized apps in AWS EKS, collaborating with development and security teams to ensure a secure, highly available environment.

You will drive automation with Helm, Kustomize, and CI/CD pipelines while leveraging Grafana and Istio for observability and reliability across microservices.

Strong communication skills and a background enabling a Public Trust clearance are essential for this role.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, deployments).
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience managing Kubernetes within AWS EKS environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain Kubernetes deployments in AWS EKS.
Automate deployment and scaling processes to improve efficiency.
Monitor cluster health and troubleshoot issues to ensure availability and performance.
Collaborate with development teams on CI/CD pipelines and best practices.
Implement security best practices including network policies and disaster recovery.
Manage observability tooling and integrate new Kubernetes features as needed.

Skills

Kubernetes concepts

Docker

AWS EKS

Helm

Kustomize

Grafana/Istio

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Helm

Kustomize

Grafana

Istio

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.

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.