Kubernetes Engineer (Senior)

Cherokee Federal•United States,

About The Position

The Kubernetes Engineer (Senior) is responsible for managing and orchestrating containerized applications while ensuring system scalability, reliability, availability, and performance. This position supports cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS and works closely with development and cross-functional teams to maintain secure, efficient, and highly available Kubernetes environments.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, and deployments.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience managing Kubernetes within AWS EKS environments.
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
Experience with Helm and Kustomize for configuration and application management.
Experience managing and utilizing observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, network policies, and disaster recovery processes.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues within Kubernetes environments.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain Kubernetes deployments supporting cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS.
Automate application deployment and scaling processes to improve operational efficiency.
Monitor Kubernetes cluster health, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of Kubernetes environments.
Collaborate closely with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and provide guidance on best practices for containerized applications.
Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies and disaster recovery processes.
Manage and support containerized applications and associated Kubernetes infrastructure.
Apply Kubernetes networking concepts, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
Utilize configuration-as-code tools, including Helm and Kustomize, to manage the application layer within Kubernetes.
Manage and utilize observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within Kubernetes environments.
Stay current with new Kubernetes features and tools and integrate appropriate technologies into existing environments as necessary.
Collaborate effectively with customers, development teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.