Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to administer and support the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) within the CASA Compute Environment.

The role involves managing secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters on Linux, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for mission-critical workloads. Required: Active TS/SCI with Poly, Security+ certification, and 6+ years in a related field; 5 years may substitute a degree.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Scripting with Bash and Python.
• Containerization with Docker/Podman.
• Administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
• Troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage).
• IaC with Ansible.
• Writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm charts.
• Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana.
• Git for source control and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• Operate secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters on a Linux infrastructure.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Kubernetes administration

Helm Charts

Ansible

Git

Docker/Podman

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Ansible

Helm Charts

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• Security+ Certification

• 6 years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

• 5 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• The Software Integration Engineer shall be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
• The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure.
• Tasking shall ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.

Required Experience

• Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools
• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman
• Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.)
• Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
• Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Desired Experience

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

Salary: $200,000 – $210,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents — available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match — immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate’s background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position