Kubernetes Architect

Apply now: Kubernetes Architect, location is Hybrid/Remote. The start date is July 2026 for this 12-month contract position.



Job Title: Kubernetes Architect

Location-Type: Hybrid/Remote (3 days onsite in Herndon, VA)

Start Date Is: July 6 or July 13, 2026

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Opportunity to Extend or Convert)

Compensation Range: $60/hr - $75/hr



Job Description:
Seeking a Kubernetes Architect to lead platform architecture, SDLC documentation, and cloud modernization initiatives while serving as a technical SME across Kubernetes, containerization, cloud platforms, and secure software delivery practices.



Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms across cloud environments
• Build, harden, and prototype containerized application solutions
• Document end-to-end SDLC processes, deployment workflows, and platform standards
• Conduct technical assessments, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept initiatives
• Develop architecture diagrams, runbooks, implementation guides, and technical standards
• Collaborate with engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams
• Present technical findings and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences
• Improve CI/CD pipelines with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance
• Support monitoring, observability, and signal management initiatives
• Establish platform best practices across cloud-native environments

Requirements:

• Must-Haves:
  • 7-10 years of relevant platform, cloud, or infrastructure experience
  • Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments
  • Containerization expertise using Docker and related technologies
  • Experience designing solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
  • Deep understanding of the full SDLC, including CI/CD, testing, version control, and release management
  • Experience creating architecture documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and standards
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, storage, and compute services
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship)
  • Bachelor's degree required for conversion to full-time employment
• Nice-to-Haves:
  • FedRAMP, government, defense, or regulated environment experience
  • Container hardening, image scanning, SBOMs, policy enforcement, or compliance experience
  • Monitoring, observability, and signal management expertise
  • Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
  • Service mesh, secrets management, or cloud-native platform experience
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving platform standards
  • Experience supporting reliability, security, and compliance-focused delivery pipelines

Benefits:


This role is eligible to enroll in both Mondo's health insurance plan and retirement plan. Mondo defers to the applicable State or local law for paid sick leave eligibility