Kubernetes Software Integration Engineer

Gigatec; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Healthcare

10% 401k in every paycheck

100% Fully Vested

Job summary

Gigatec, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a talented DevOps professional to enhance the CASA Compute Environment through effective Software Integration Engineering. This role emphasizes platform stability, security, and high performance, leveraging Kubernetes within a multi-tenant architecture.

The ideal candidate must hold a Top Secret clearance and possess extensive experience in Linux, scripting, Docker/Podman, and Kubernetes management. Strong troubleshooting skills are essential for addressing performance and networking intricacies.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with Linux tools and CLI.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.
• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters.

Responsibilities

• Perform Software Integration Engineering and maintain PaaS for CASA Compute Environment.
• Ensure high-performance Kubernetes platform for mission-critical workloads.
• Troubleshoot complex platform issues regarding ingress, networking, and performance.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes administration

Ansible

Helm Charts

Git

Atlassian Tool Suite

Agile methodologies

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

Perks and Benefits

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 10% 401k in every paycheck
• 100% Fully Vested!!!

NOTE– Our positions require aTop Secret clearance, as well as the favorablecompletion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.

What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)

In this DevOps position you'll perform Software Integration Engineering (SIE) and support the administration, maintenance, and operational excellence of the Platform-as-a-Service component of the CASA Compute Environment. This role is central to ensuring a secure, multi-tenant, high-performance Kubernetes platform that powers mission-critical workloads across a Linux-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with Linux tools, Bash and Python scripting, Docker or Podman, Kubernetes cluster administration, Helm Charts, automation with Ansible, and troubleshooting complex platform issues involving ingress, networking, storage, performance, and reliability. This is a high‑impact opportunity to strengthen platform stability, scalability, security, and mission readiness.

Required Skills

• 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 Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration

Required Skills

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies
• Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana
• Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.)
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
• Maintains a professional relationship with coffee and a recreational interest in witty exchanges.