Kubernetes Security Analyst

divh2Kubernetes Security Analyst/h2pThis position is open for current Arizona residents only./ppClient: AZ - Maricopa County/ppJob ID: 2411 - (Hybrid)/ppClosing: 4/1/2026/ph3Skills Required/h3ulliStrong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and security principles/liliStrong understanding of container security best practices/liliKnowledge of cybersecurity principles, including defense-in-depth and least privilege/liliUnderstanding of access control models, including RBAC Knowledge of network security concepts within containerized environments/liliUnderstanding of secure configuration and hardening practices/liliKnowledge of logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks/liliUnderstanding of vulnerability management and risk mitigation strategies/liliKnowledge of incident response processes and security operations workflows/liliAbility to assess and validate system architecture and security configurations/li/ulh3Skills Preferred/h3ulliExperience with Kubernetes security tools (Falco, Prisma Cloud, Aqua, Sysdig, etc.)/liliFamiliarity with CIS Kubernetes Benchmark hardening/liliExperience in regulated environments (government, healthcare, elections)/liliCertifications such as CKS, CISSP, or similar Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security integration/li/ulh3Experience Required/h3ulliExperience securing Kubernetes clusters in cloud or hybrid environments/liliStrong experience with containerized environments and container security principles./liliHands-on experience with Image scanning, Runtime protection, Secure deployment practices/liliExperience implementing and managing role-based access control (RBAC)/liliExperience enforcing Kubernetes network policies/liliExperience with secure secrets management (e.g., credentials, tokens, key management)/liliExperience in configuring and maintaining: Logging, Monitoring, and Alerting systems/liliExperience with vulnerability management for containerized workloads/liliExperience conducting risk assessments related to system or infrastructure security/liliExperience supporting or participating in incident response activities/liliExperience applying cybersecurity best practices in operational environments/li/ulh3Experience Preferred/h3pExperience supporting government systems or other regulated environments is strongly preferred Experience implementing and supporting Kubernetes environments with 99.999% uptime/ph3Education Required/h3pBachelors in a related field of study/ph3Job Description/h3pWe are seeking an experienced IT professional with a strong background in Kubernetes security and containerized environments to support the design, implementation, and ongoing protection of a new recording system within our infrastructure. This system operates on a Kubernetes-based, containerized platform, and this role is critical to ensuring the environment is secure, resilient, and operationally sound. The selected individual will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate system architecture, validate configurations, and implement security best practices./ppThe focus of this role is not on building the platform from scratch, but on ensuring it is properly designed, securely configured, monitored, and defensible from both a technical and governance perspective./ppThe role requires hands-on experience securing Kubernetes clusters in cloud or hybrid environments, with a strong understanding of container security, including image scanning, runtime protection, and secure deployment practices. The individual will be responsible for implementing and maintaining access controls such as RBAC, enforcing network policies, managing secrets securely, and ensuring proper logging, monitoring, and alerting are in place. This position will also support vulnerability management, risk assessments, and incident response activities related to containerized workloads, while ensuring alignment with cybersecurity best practices and applicable regulatory or public sector compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings a balance of deep technical expertise and security governance awareness, with experience evaluating vendor-supported architectures and enforcing security standards. Familiarity with Kubernetes security tools, CIS benchmarks, and frameworks such as NIST is highly desirable, along with experience in regulated environments. This role is essential to ensuring that critical infrastructure supporting public services is secure, auditable, and trustworthy. Compensation: $55.00 per hour/p/div