Modeling & Simulation Orchestration/Kubernetes Engineer

About the role

The Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Orchestration/Kubernetes Engineer supports testing of complex systems within distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and cloud-based simulation environments for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient Kubernetes clusters for simulation and test environments
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and performance
• Develop and automate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools to provision and manage cloud and on-prem resources
• Monitor cluster health, system performance, and application metrics using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues in real-time during test events
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline containerization and promote DevOps best practices
• Implement and maintain security controls including network policies, RBAC, vulnerability scanning, and compliance enforcement
• Support distributed simulation events, including occasional off-hours test activities

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent professional experience considered)
• 2+ years of related experience
• Active SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
• Experience supporting Kubernetes-based environments
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKE, or OpenShift)
• Experience developing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments and command-line tools
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience supporting distributed or high-performance computing environments
• Familiarity with GPU-enabled workloads and CUDA architecture
• Experience integrating ML/AI workloads into containerized environments
• Experience building or supporting real-time or streaming data pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability best practices
• Experience with Linux development environments
• Experience with Docker and advanced container security practices
• Familiarity with large-scale data processing or distributed systems frameworks

Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX environments and command-line tools
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability best practices
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including:

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off, and holidays

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

M-F; 8-5

Work Location

Huntsville, AL

Travel

0-10%

Relocation Assistance

No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract

No