Containerization SME / Cloud Engineer

About the role

This role supports the client as a Container and Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert, responsible for packaging, installing, and deploying containerized capabilities to mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the containerization deployment strategy and evaluate container deployment tools and technologies to identify best approaches.
• Build and prototype deployment solutions with the long-term goal of creating repeatable workflows and defined best practices for production programs.
• Deploy workloads, manage environments, and troubleshoot deployments within Kubernetes clusters.
• Packaging and deploying containerized legacy and microservices applications using tools such as Helm, Docker, Podman, and K3s.
• Integrate containerized components into existing Kubernetes orchestration environments.
• Script and automate tasks using Bash and/or Python to support deployment and operational workflows.
• Collaborate within a team environment as a subject matter expert, clearly communicating individual contributions and driving technical decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with 10 years of related experience, or equivalent education and professional experience.
• Hands-on expertise deploying workloads, managing environments, and troubleshooting containerized applications on Kubernetes clusters.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies including Docker, Podman, and K3s.
• Hands-on experience with Helm for packaging, versioning, and upgrading Kubernetes applications.
• Solid Linux development, integration, and troubleshooting background.
• Experience scripting with Bash and/or Python.
• Active government Secret security clearance (required prior to start, this position is located at a facility requiring special access).
• Experience with C and/or Java software development, with C preferred.
• Experience working in a non-standard or on-premises PaaS cloud environment (non-AWS, non-Azure, non-Oracle).
• Background in DevSecOps practices and Agile methodologies.