Kubernetes Platform Integration Engineer – PaaS
About The Position
Administer, maintain, and support the Platform-as-a-Service layer of a high-performance compute environment built on highly available, secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters supporting mission applications. The position is on-site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Applicants must live within commuting distance; regular on-site attendance is required, though some roles may allow limited telework. The engineer administers and monitors Kubernetes clusters; troubleshoots workload ingress, performance, networking, and storage; writes, deploys, and maintains Helm charts; and automates tasks with Ansible and Bash or Python. The role also integrates, installs, configures, and upgrades COTS/GOTS software, documents the software stack, and provides call-in support. The stated approximate pay is $101.93–$112.55 per hour. Compensation varies by qualifications, experience, and selected compensation model. Three models are available: Max Rate, With Bonus, and With Bonus and PTO. The listed range excludes the employer’s 401(k) contribution; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.
Requirements
- Six years of experience integrating and supporting COTS/GOTS software.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; five additional years of computer science work may substitute for the degree.
- Security+ certification.
- Linux command-line interface and tools.
- Bash/Python scripting.
- Docker or Podman.
- Kubernetes administration and Helm.
- Ansible and infrastructure as code.
- Prometheus and Grafana.
- Git.
- Must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades.
- Must live within commuting distance of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and be able to work on-site regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Jira and Confluence.
- Experience in an Agile DevOps environment.
- Python application development, including REST and microservices.
Responsibilities
- Administer and monitor Kubernetes clusters.
- Troubleshoot workloads, including ingress, performance, networking, and storage.
- Write, deploy, and maintain Helm charts.
- Automate tasks using Ansible and Bash/Python.
- Integrate, install, configure, and upgrade COTS/GOTS software.
- Document the software stack.
- Provide call-in support.
Benefits
- 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development and certification reimbursement.
- Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
- Paid social and team events.
- Compensation model options include choices with bonus and/or PTO, subject to model and role eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
