Kubernetes Platform Integration Engineer – PaaS

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Life insurance and disability coverage

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral and retention bonus

Paid social and team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to administer and support high-availability Kubernetes clusters in a DoD-related workload. This on-site role requires residing within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, MD and holding an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

You will implement Helm charts, write automation with Ansible and Bash/Python, monitor workloads, and integrate COTS/GOTS software while documenting the stack and providing on-call support.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience integrating and supporting COTS/GOTS software.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Security+ certification.
• Linux CLI and tools.
• Bash/Python scripting.
• Kubernetes administration and Helm.
• Ansible and infrastructure as code.
• Prometheus and Grafana.
• Git.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor Kubernetes clusters.
• Troubleshoot workloads: ingress, performance, networking and storage.
• Write, deploy and maintain Helm charts.
• Automate with Ansible and Bash/Python.
• Integrate, install, configure and upgrade COTS/GOTS software.
• Document the software stack.
• Provide call-in support.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

Helm

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Keep a secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes platform running smoothly for the mission applications that depend on it.

The mission

Administer, maintain and support the Platform-as-a-Service layer of a high-performance compute environment built on highly available Kubernetes clusters.

What you'll do

• Administer and monitor Kubernetes clusters
• Troubleshoot workloads: ingress, performance, networking and storage
• Write, deploy and maintain Helm charts
• Automate with Ansible and Bash/Python
• Integrate, install, configure and upgrade COTS/GOTS software
• Document the software stack
• Provide call-in support

What you'll bring

• 6 years of experience integrating and supporting COTS/GOTS software with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (5 additional years of CS work may substitute for the degree)
• Security+ certification
• Linux CLI and tools
• Bash/Python scripting
• Docker or Podman
• Kubernetes administration and Helm
• Ansible and infrastructure as code
• Prometheus and Grafana
• Git

Preferred qualifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Jira and Confluence
• Agile DevOps environment
• Python application development (REST, microservices)

Compensation and flexibility

$101.93-$112.55 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+'s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.