Kubernetes Engineer – TS/SCI Clearance (Red Hat)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to stand up and manage a Red Hat–based cluster, ensuring secure deployment and lifecycle administration across the environment.

You will design, deploy, benchmark, and optimize containerized workloads, collaborate with developers, and implement STIGs/JSIG in alignment with government standards. The role requires 2–3 years of Kubernetes experience, KCNA/CKA desirable, and a solid Linux background, with a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.
• Minimum 2–3 years deploying and managing Kubernetes environments.
• Kubernetes and cloud native certifications preferred (KCNA/CKA).
• Solid Linux background and scripting (Bash, Python, or Perl).
• Familiarity with Ansible and Red Hat ecosystems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, management, and administration of Kubernetes environment.
• Configure deployments to meet STIGs and JSIG requirements.
• Manage Red Hat Linux systems in development/scientific computing settings.
• Recommend and implement Kubernetes cluster scaling and workload distribution.
• Assist users with containerization best practices and scalable deployments.
• Deploy support apps on Kubernetes (e.g., Red Hat IDM, GitLab, Mattermost).
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance issues and optimize storage usage.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux administration

Cloud Native / KCNA

BASH / Python scripting

Red Hat administration

Security clearance (TOP SECRET)

Tools

KCNA Certification

CKA Certification

RHCSA

Ansible

PostgreSQL

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to stand up and manage a Red Hat–based cluster, ensuring secure deployment and lifecycle administration across the environment.

You will design, deploy, benchmark, and optimize containerized workloads, collaborate with developers, and implement STIGs/JSIG in alignment with government standards. The role requires 2–3 years of Kubernetes experience, KCNA/CKA desirable, and a solid Linux background, with a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.