Senior Kubernetes DevOps Engineer – Cloud, CI/CD, Security

Centurion; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion seeks a Senior Kubernetes DevOps Engineer to support the USAF Defensive Cyber Systems PMO at Joint Base San Antonio. You will design and optimize infrastructure, lead CI/CD and GitOps efforts, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Requires DoD security credentials, strong Linux/RHEL, and hands-on Kubernetes/Docker experience, with travel minimal and a TS/SCI eligibility path. Based onsite near San Antonio, with CONUS travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Proficient with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and/or Docker Swarm.
• Strong background in Linux system administration, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience and ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasks.
• Must be capable of performing high-quality work both independently, and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to interact positively, collaborate, and communicate appropriately with team members.
• U.S. Citizenship required with an active DoD Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the consultation and design of infrastructure to support future and undefined workstream initiatives.
• Support software development efforts on Kubernetes platforms by ensuring optimal deployment and performance.
• Redesign and re-architect Kubernetes clusters to support mission-critical applications, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with the team to design, implement, and operate infrastructure to support modernization efforts for future customers.
• Identify training needs, additional resources, re-architecting opportunities, technology insertions, and process improvements to minimize system impacts and enhance site reliability.
• Improve, troubleshoot, and optimize existing container orchestration environments.
• Provide support in a break/fix environment to ensure minimal downtime and quick issue resolution.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to enhance customer environments and system performance.
• Assist with Git process flows, GitOps implementation, and continuous improvement of version control practices.

Skills

Kubernetes

GitOps

Linux (RHEL)

Docker Swarm

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Security knowledge

Leadership

Team collaboration

Planning & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience

Master’s degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Job description

Centurion seeks a Senior Kubernetes DevOps Engineer to support the USAF Defensive Cyber Systems PMO at Joint Base San Antonio. You will design and optimize infrastructure, lead CI/CD and GitOps efforts, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Requires DoD security credentials, strong Linux/RHEL, and hands-on Kubernetes/Docker experience, with travel minimal and a TS/SCI eligibility path. Based onsite near San Antonio, with CONUS travel.