Kubernetes Platform Integration Engineer – PaaS

Ctrl +•Annapolis Junction, MD

19h•Onsite

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 that support mission applications. This is an on-site role in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, requiring applicants to live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. The role includes administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters; troubleshooting workloads involving ingress, performance, networking, and storage; writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm charts; automating tasks with Ansible and Bash or Python; integrating, installing, configuring, and upgrading COTS/GOTS software; documenting the software stack; and providing call-in support. The position requires six years of experience integrating and supporting COTS/GOTS software and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Five additional years of computer science work may substitute for the degree. Security+ certification is required. Approximate pay is $101.93–$112.55 per hour. The employer offers three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility; the stated range excludes the employer’s 401(k) contribution.

Requirements

Six years of experience integrating and supporting COTS/GOTS software.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or five additional years of computer science work in lieu of the degree.
Security+ certification.
Linux command-line interface and tools.
Bash or Python scripting.
Docker or Podman.
Kubernetes administration and Helm.
Ansible and infrastructure as code.
Prometheus and Grafana.
Git.
Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.
Applicants must live within commuting distance of the work location; regular on-site attendance is required.

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 involving ingress, performance, networking, and storage.
Write, deploy, and maintain Helm charts.
Automate using Ansible and Bash or 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.
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 bonus and/or PTO, subject to model and role eligibility.