Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

CTRL + LLC • Fort Meade, MD

1d • $112 - $124 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer will own the reliability of secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters that mission applications depend on. The role supports advanced computing, data analytics, and enterprise infrastructure for mission teams running demanding workloads. This is an on-site position in Fort Meade, Maryland; applicants must live within commuting distance and hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades.

The engineer will administer and monitor Linux-based Kubernetes clusters, troubleshoot ingress, networking, storage, and performance issues, automate platform operations, maintain Helm charts, and support security compliance and on-call platform operations. Compensation is listed at approximately $112.04–$123.71 per hour, with the employer 401(k) contribution additional. The role offers a choice of compensation models, with PTO and bonuses dependent on the selected model and role eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; a Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Required Security+ certification.
• Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; clearance sponsorship and upgrades are not available.
• Linux command-line tools.
• Bash and Python scripting.
• Docker or Podman.
• Kubernetes administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Ansible.
• Helm chart development.
• Prometheus and Grafana.
• Git.
• Availability for on-call support.
• Must live within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland, and work on-site regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Jira and Confluence.
• Agile DevOps experience.
• Python REST services and microservices, or willingness to learn.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.
• Resolve ingress, networking, storage, and performance issues.
• Automate platform operations with scripts and Ansible.
• Write, deploy, and maintain Helm charts.
• Support security compliance.
• Provide on-call platform 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 alternatives with bonus and/or PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior