Kubernetes Cloud Engineer, SWE II

Job Description Quevera is seeking a Job Description Quevera is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical systems in a TS/SCI FSP environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in Kubernetes and AWS EKS, strong leadership skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while overseeing production cloud systems. You will guide technical decisions, maintain production readiness, troubleshoot high-impact issues, and collaborate closely with the Technology Manager and Agile teams to deliver secure, highly available solution REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered. Duties And Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Team Support Serve as a senior technical leader and subject matter expert for Kubernetes and AWS cloud engineering Mentor, coach, and support a team of engineers in their daily technical work Act as a primary escalation point for complex production issues Lead and contribute to Agile ceremonies Delegate and review engineering assignments to maintain strong production readiness Kubernetes & EKS Engineering Build and manage Amazon EKS clusters, node groups, and IAM role assignments Deploy and maintain Kubernetes workloads using kubectl, Helm, and Kustomize Design and configure VPCs, subnets, and security groups optimized for secure and efficient EKS networking Administer EKS-managed add-ons such as CoreDNS, kube-proxy, and VPC CNI Implement IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA) for secure, least-privilege access Security, Secrets Management, and Compliance Manage sensitive data using AWS Secrets Manager or Vault Apply Kubernetes and AWS security best practices including RBAC, network segmentation, and hardened configurations Partner with security teams to support audits, compliance, and continuous monitoring Observability, Reliability & Operations Set up and maintain logging using CloudWatch and monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana Monitor key metrics, SLIs, and trends to ensure stable and reliable production systems Support reliability and performance needs to meet mission user expectations Participate in on-call support rotations and respond to high-priority incidents Automation, Tooling & DevOps Use eksctl, AWS CLI, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD for automated provisioning and GitOps workflows Contribute to infrastructure-as-code automation and production-level system development Research new tools, cloud technologies, and optimizations to evolve the platform Participate in Quevera’s Engineering Community of Practice and help shape engineering standards Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Architecture, or equivalent experience Fourteen (14) or more years of engineering experience Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance Strong hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and AWS EKS in production environments Experience deploying containerized applications with kubectl, Helm, and Kustomize Strong knowledge of AWS networking and IAM Experience with observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana Proficiency with CI/CD and GitOps tools including GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, eksctl, and AWS CLI Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems, networking, and cloud applications Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor engineering teams Why Join Quevera? Award-Winning Culture Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025 , marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback. Outstanding Benefits 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan) Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Employer-paid life insurance $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program Up to 6% 401(k) match Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence. Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quevera