Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Opportunity PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location. PeopleTec is a company that hires and develops technology talent and puts them to work on client projects across the United States. We specialize in full stack development, Cloud, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), Data Science, and Machine Learning (ML) related initiatives, both in the federal and commercial space. The Sr. Kubernetes Engineer (DevSecOps) is responsible for Kubernetes application deployment, administration, and lifecycle management. This role will work extensively with Helm, Kustomize, and other Kubernetes tooling to ensure applications are deployed efficiently and securely. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining and securing Kubernetes clusters in multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS) and will implement DevSecOps best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Duties:

• Design, implement, and manage complex cloud-native solutions across Azure and AWS.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes applications using Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps methodologies.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced network security configurations within cloud environments.
• Ensure the implementation of DoD-approved enterprise authentication in Azure, leveraging advanced security protocols and practices.
• Implement robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for multi-platform products in Azure and AWS, ensuring high security and compliance.
• Oversee and optimize Kubernetes cluster management, including monitoring, scaling, and security hardening at global and national scales.
• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring adherence to NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines for cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of cloud and DevSecOps strategies with business objectives.
• Work with open-source software to maintain an agnostic approach to cloud-native deployments.

Qualifications Required Skills/Experience:

• IAT III certification (CISSP preferred).
• 10+ years experience in infrastructure / network engineering related work, with 5 or more years working in Azure or AWS cloud environments, with a proven track record of designing and managing cloud solutions.
• Experience working in and applying STIG and other server hardening settings in a cloud environment, ensuring high security and compliance.
• Advanced cloud service/vendor certifications from Azure (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator Associate).
• Strong experience with Kubernetes administration, Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps workflows.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including advanced configurations and optimizations.
• Experience implementing enterprise authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying cloud-native applications through complex SDLC processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services.
• Proficient in using Terraform to implement complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Competent working with multiple types of CI/CD architectures/tools (e.g., GitLab, Ansible, Azure DevOps).
• Experience using Ansible for server and workstation configuration management in large-scale environments.
• Very strong networking background with in-depth knowledge of BGP, CDN, IP subnetting, network security groups, routing, Palo Alto firewall configurations, load balancing, DNS, etc.
• Experience working with open-source tools to maintain a cloud-agnostic deployment approach.
• Travel: Less than 15%.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment. If required, there may be a requirement to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Education Requirements :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in network engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.

Desired Skills :

• Experience with DoD cloud environments, including compliance and security requirements. AF FENCES experience strongly desired.
• Extensive experience with AWS & Azure, including cross-cloud integrations and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with Dell APEX or HPE Greenlake.
• Proven ability to work with clients to gather and translate project requirements into technical solutions.
• Any number of the following certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CKS, KCSA, CKA, CKAD, KCNA, CCO.

Overview People First. Technology Always. PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields. Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people. Come Experience It.