$120K - 160K a year
Design, configure, deploy, operate, and maintain Kubernetes platforms in secure DoD environments, supporting containerized application development and platform expansion.
10+ years platform management and DevOps experience, 5+ years Kubernetes expertise including Rancher RKE2, automation scripting, secure environment experience, and Secret Clearance.
Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer, well-versed in using Kubernetes in a DoD environment. This work is in support of development teams who will be developing and deploying containerized applications on Kubernetes platforms. Responsibilities • Assume role as team Subject Matter Expert for Rancher RKE2 • Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying Kubernetes platforms in multiple environments • Operate and maintain Kubernetes platforms in support of end-user developers • Assist or assume primary role in deploying new appliances within said Kubernetes platforms • Produce and/or review documentation related to the platforms • Work with design team in expanding platform capabilities to support end users #recruitingsurge Qualifications • Secret Clearance • 10+ years of experience with platform management, DevOps, Cloud, and infrastructure in an industry environment • 5+ years of experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes • 5+ years of experience migrating or deploying containerized applications into Kubernetes • 5+ years of experience configuring networking and ingress, storage, and security in Kubernetes • 5+ years of experience configuring or integrating logging, monitoring, and metrics capabilities into Kubernetes • Experience with automation and scripting, including Python, Ansible and bash scripts • Experience with developing Helm charts and DevOps pipelines in tools such as GitLab CI • Knowledge of networking concepts and how to troubleshoot issues • Experience with Rancher RKE2 and Rancher Multi Cluster Manager • Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) • Experience working in secure environments • Experience with automated scripts to install and harden operating systems using Government STIGs EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
This job posting was last updated on 10/11/2025