Senior Kubernetes Solutions Architect

Accenture Federal Services • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Solutions Architect to design, deploy, and automate Kubernetes-based platforms supporting business-critical workloads. The role focuses on building secure, scalable, highly available container orchestration environments and enabling development teams to make effective use of self-service Kubernetes platforms. The architect will bring deep expertise in Kubernetes cluster management, security, and scaling, along with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and cloud-native automation. Experience with hybrid and private cloud environments such as VMware vSphere or OpenShift is an advantage. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship. The stated base pay range for the listed states and the District of Columbia is $120,400–$234,700 USD.

Requirements

• Must hold and maintain DoD 8570/8140 certifications.
• At least 8 years of experience in a relevant area, with extensive Kubernetes and container orchestration work, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional background.
• Advanced Infrastructure as Code proficiency, especially Terraform, including targeted applies, imports, and complex module usage.
• Significant experience architecting, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters, such as Amazon EKS or equivalent.
• Strong command of Kubernetes RBAC, security policies, and best practices.
• Thorough understanding of Kubernetes networking, Linux/Unix systems, and platform security.
• Proficiency with Git and GitOps workflows for Kubernetes resource management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VMware vSphere or OpenShift in hybrid or private cloud environments.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines for containerized workloads.
• Experience building custom Kubernetes Operators.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible.
• Exposure to public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and to DevOps methodologies.
• Advanced programming skills in Python, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Understanding of OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, and SAML authentication protocols.
• Contributions to open-source Kubernetes or DevOps projects.
• Relevant certifications such as CKA, CKAD, CKS, or Kubestronaut.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain Kubernetes clusters for scalability, reliability, and security, applying cluster lifecycle management best practices.
• Manage Kubernetes networking, storage, workload scheduling, and RBAC access controls.
• Oversee containerized workloads to ensure high availability, efficient scaling, and robust security in multi-tenant environments.
• Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes Operators to automate operational tasks and complex application lifecycle management.
• Use custom-built and existing Operators to streamline workload deployment, monitoring, and maintenance across environments.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code initiatives, including automating Kubernetes resource provisioning with tools such as Terraform.
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications, embedding security controls throughout the pipeline.
• Build automation tools and scripts using Python, Go, or Bash, and leverage APIs to improve Kubernetes operations and reduce manual tasks.
• Serve as the senior Kubernetes expert, mentoring development teams and guiding effective use of container orchestration technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess Kubernetes-native solutions and recommend improvements to platform efficiency and capabilities.
• Promote Git workflow best practices and the use of AI tools to accelerate development and troubleshooting of container-based applications.

Benefits

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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