Senior Platform Engineer – Kubernetes

Job Description:

• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes-based deployment strategies for a multi-service application.
• Develop, manage, and version Helm charts supporting multiple environments (dev, test, staging, production).
• Ensure consistent deployments across on-prem (self-hosted) and cloud Kubernetes platforms.
• Implement secure configuration management (secrets, certificates, RBAC, network policies).
• Troubleshoot complex deployment, integration, and runtime issues across distributed systems.
• Serve as a primary escalation point for production issues, driving root cause analysis and resolution.
• Provide direct support to internal teams and/or customers, including issue triage, communication, and resolution tracking.
• Optimize cluster performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve containerization and deployment practices.
• Maintain system observability (logging, monitoring, alerting).
• Support compliance requirements (e.g., FIPS, STIG, hardened images, restricted networks).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a Top-Secret SCI clearance.
• Linux/SELinux system administration background.
• 5+ years of experience with containerized applications and Kubernetes.
• Strong hands-on experience with: Kubernetes (cluster operations, deployments, networking), Helm (chart development, templating, multi-env strategies), Docker / OCI containers.
• Experience managing complex microservice architectures (20+ services).
• Experience deploying to both: Self-hosted Kubernetes (bare metal or VM-based) and Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or similar).
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting distributed systems under pressure.
• Experience supporting production environments and handling escalations.
• Solid understanding of: Kubernetes security (RBAC, Pod Security, Network Policies), Secrets management.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).

Benefits:

• Employee ownership with profit-sharing opportunities.
• Excellent compensation and an unmatched benefits package.
• Educational reimbursement and professional certification support.
• Opportunities for growth on high-impact DoD programs.
• A culture of innovation and collaboration.

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