Kubernetes Engineer

About the role

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Design, management, and administration of Kubernetes environment
• 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 workload capacity
• Work with users to recommend containerization best practices for their workloads
• Assist users in deployment of containerized workloads onto Kubernetes in scalable manners
• Deploy support system applications onto Kubernetes, such as Red Hat IDM
• Deploy highly utilized software onto Kubernetes in highly available manners, including GitLab and chat applications like Mattermost
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance issues
• Develop example Kubernetes deployment packages and container build pipelines
• Assist with software selection for Kubernetes and container-relevant workloads
• Assist with the administration of container artifact management
• Recommend and implement best practices for Kubernetes storage utilization

Requirements

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship (required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance)
• Minimum of 2-3 years in deploying and managing Kubernetes environments
• Solid Linux background
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification
• Familiarization with Ansible, PostgreSQL, and scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)

Qualifications

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is highly desired but not required
• CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is a plus
• No bachelor’s degree required; technical experience is prioritized

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. – USD $160,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides a comprehensive benefits program, including:

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