Senior NoSQL Platform Engineer (Kubernetes, Redis)

Sunayu; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Training & Education

PTO

Federal holidays

401k match

Job summary

Sunayu, LLC seeks an Nosql Database Engineer to help deploy and maintain nosql databases in a Kubernetes-based platform. You will collaborate with systems, architecture, development, security, and operations teams to drive reliable data services across microservices.

The role emphasizes architecture, automation, and security with TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and active participation in agile ceremonies while delivering robust database configurations and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
• Current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CCNA Security, or CISSP (or Associate).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as EKS, Rancher, or RKE2.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Elasticsearch, Keycloak, Redis, Strimzi.
• Experience working with open-source technologies and modern infrastructure platforms.
• Experience hardening databases to comply with NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with team members from diverse technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, debug, and maintain production class databases like Elasticsearch and Redis
• Design and support database configuration management strategies across air-gapped network fabrics
• Partner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilities
• Contribute to operational monitoring capabilities to provide proactive system notifications
• Contribute technical input to engineering documentation, diagrams, and models
• Participate in Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, bug triage, and related team activities

Skills

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Redis

Linux administration

Containerization

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Master’s degree with 6+ years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

EKS

Rancher

RKE2

Elasticsearch

Keycloak

Redis

Strimzi

Job description

Sunayu, LLC seeks an Nosql Database Engineer to help deploy and maintain nosql databases in a Kubernetes-based platform. You will collaborate with systems, architecture, development, security, and operations teams to drive reliable data services across microservices.

The role emphasizes architecture, automation, and security with TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and active participation in agile ceremonies while delivering robust database configurations and monitoring.