Kubernetes Engineer – Top Secret, SCI, SAP Eligibility

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Stand up a Red Hat environment utilizing Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying and managing Kubernetes environments, with a strong background in Red Hat Linux systems and containerization best practices. Proficient in configuring Kubernetes deployments to meet security standards and optimizing performance for scalable applications.

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Kubernetes Environment ManagementRed Hat Linux AdministrationKubernetes And Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) CertificationContainerization Best PracticesActive TOP SECRET Clearance

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Hard Skills

KubernetesLinuxAnsiblePostgreSQLBASH ScriptingPython ScriptingPerl ScriptingKubernetes Deployment PackagesContainer Build PipelinesKubernetes Cluster Configuration

Tools & Technologies

Red Hat IDMGitLabMattermost

Certifications & Qualifications

Kubernetes And Cloud Native Associate (KCNA)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)CompTIA Linux+Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Industry Keywords

STIGsJSIGContainer Artifact ManagementScalable DeploymentSoftware Development Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudKubernetesLinuxPerlPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Stand up a Red Hat environment utilizing Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications
Manage and administer the Kubernetes environment throughout its lifecycle
Design, manage, and administer Kubernetes environments
Configure Kubernetes deployments to meet relevant STIGs and the JSIG
Manage Red Hat Linux systems in a software development or scientific computing environment
Recommend and implement Kubernetes cluster configurations, including utilization and number of workloads
Advise users on containerization best practices
Assist users with scalable deployment of containerized workloads onto Kubernetes
Deploy support applications such as Red Hat IDM onto Kubernetes
Deploy highly utilized software, including GitLab and Mattermost, in highly available configurations
Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance issues
Develop example Kubernetes deployment packages and container build pipelines
Assist with software selection for Kubernetes and container-related workloads
Assist with administration of container artifact management
Recommend and implement best practices for Kubernetes storage utilization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Minimum of 2-3 years in deploying and managing Kubernetes environment
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification
Solid Linux background
Familiarization with Ansible, PostgreSQL, and scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is highly desired but not required
CompTIA Linux+ and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is a plus
No bachelor degree required; technical experience is more critical

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee ownership