Kubernetes Engineer

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Responsibilities

• The Kubernetes Engineer will be standing up an enclave which will be a Red Hat environment utilizing Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications. They will be responsible for standing up the Kubernetes environment as well as the management/administration of the environment over the lifecycle. This person should also have experience in Red Hat administration.

As a Kubernetes Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Design, Management, and Administration of Kubernetes environment

• Configure Kubernetes deployments in order to meet relevant STIGs and the JSIG

• Manage Red Had Linux systems in a software development or scientific computing environment

• Recommend and implement Kubernetes cluster, to include utilization, number of workloads, etc.

• Work with users to recommend containerization best practices for their workloads

• Assist users in deployment of containerized workloads onto Kubernetes in scalable manners

• Deploy support system applications onto Kubernetes like Red Hat IDM

• Deploy highly utilized software onto Kubernetes in highly available manners like GitLab, and chat applications like Mattermost

• Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance Issues

• Develop example Kubernetes deployment packages, as well as container build pipelines

• Assist with software selection for Kubernetes and container relevant workloads

• Assist with the administration of container artifact management

• Recommend and implement best practices for Kubernetes storage utilization.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

• Minimum of 2-3 years in deploying and managing Kubernetes environment.

• No bachelor degree required. Experience (technical skills) is more critical.

• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification

• Solid Linux background

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is highly desired but not required

• Familiarization with Ansible, PostgreSQL, Scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)

• CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is a plus

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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