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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating secure Kubernetes platforms, with strong capabilities in automation using Terraform and Ansible. Proficient in implementing CI/CD workflows and Kubernetes security measures, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Kubernetes Platform DesignTerraform AutomationCI/CD WorkflowsKubernetes Security ControlsCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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Hard Skills
KubernetesTerraformAnsibleHelmGitOpsCI/CDLinuxNetworkingContainersRBAC
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCollaborationTechnical Leadership
Tools & Technologies
AWS/EKSAzure/AKSGCP/GKEIstioService Mesh
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Industry Keywords
DoD Secret ClearanceDevSecOpsRegulated Engineering Environments
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAnsibleAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxTerraform
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, build, and operate secure, resilient Kubernetes platforms
- Automate infrastructure and platform configuration using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Infrastructure as Code
- Build and improve GitOps and CI/CD workflows
- Implement Kubernetes networking, RBAC, security controls, and service-to-service communication
- Engineer and support Istio/service-mesh capabilities
- Build reusable platform components, including Helm charts, Operators, Controllers, CRDs, and Admission Controllers
- Integrate Kubernetes with cloud services, container registries, and delivery pipelines
- Troubleshoot complex issues across Kubernetes, Linux, networking, containers, and cloud infrastructure
- Strengthen platform reliability, security, performance, and recovery
- Partner with application, cloud, security, and architecture teams to turn requirements into working platform capabilities
- Senior engineers may guide larger technical decisions, lead implementation efforts, and help other engineers grow while remaining hands-on
Requirements
What you’ll need- Hands-on background building, operating, or supporting Kubernetes environments
- Strong knowledge of Linux, networking, containers, and Kubernetes architecture
- Proficiency with Helm and Infrastructure as Code
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS/EKS, Azure/AKS, GCP/GKE, OCI, or similar
- Practical use of GitOps, CI/CD, and automated deployment workflows
- Knowledge of Kubernetes security, access controls, and RBAC
- Ability to independently diagnose and solve issues across multiple layers of a platform
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Mid-level: roughly 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Senior-level: typically 5–7+ years with broader platform ownership, architecture, or technical leadership
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is an additional-value qualification
- Experience with Istio or service mesh, custom Kubernetes Operators/Controllers/CRDs/Admission Controllers, DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design, software development/scripting/platform automation, production platforms with active end users, or DoD/federal/regulated/security-focused engineering environments may add value
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company-supported certifications aligned with current and future program work
- Career-development and leadership opportunities
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Home-office equipment and remote-work support
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Weekly pay and team events