Senior Kubernetes Architect - Remote, High-Impact C2/BM

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly qualified Kubernetes Architect to support the DoD ABMS DI Processing Node. You will design and implement scalable, secure Kubernetes-based solutions for integrated weapon systems and C2/BM platforms.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, hands-on Kubernetes expertise (RKE2, Harvester, Rancher, Istio), and ability to travel up to 10%. Reston-based with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Masters with 10–13 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Deep expertise with enterprise Kubernetes distributions such as RKE2 or similar production-grade platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture, including control plane components, worker node design, scheduling, networking, storage and security.
• Strong DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and container security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization and platform reliability engineering skills.
• Experience deploying Kubernetes on-prem, preferably Harvester.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curious self-starter that can turn customer desire into executable solution candidates, considering cost, schedule, tech, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build and manage end-to-end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation.
• Identifies material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.).
• Ensures finalized thin-line prototype are validated by the Solution Architect and Engineering Leads.
• Serve as a Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing architectural guidance, technical leadership and best practices to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking and development teams to ensure secure and compliant platform operations.

Skills

Kubernetes architecture

DevSecOps practices

CI/CD

Security

Troubleshooting

Communication

Self-starter

Education

BS degree

Masters

Tools

RKE2

Kubernetes

Harvester

Rancher

Helm

ArgoCD

GitOps

Istio

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

Leidos is seeking a highly qualified Kubernetes Architect to support the DoD ABMS DI Processing Node. You will design and implement scalable, secure Kubernetes-based solutions for integrated weapon systems and C2/BM platforms.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, hands-on Kubernetes expertise (RKE2, Harvester, Rancher, Istio), and ability to travel up to 10%. Reston-based with competitive compensation.