Kubernetes Engineer

Shield Consulting

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • $210,000-220,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.Telework: NoneBasic Requirements:
  • 8 years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5 additional years of full time Computer Science directly related work can be substituted for a degree
Job Description:
  • Responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a large-scale multi-tenant Kubernetes “on-prem” cluster which serves as the foundation for mission-critical applications across multiple tenants.
  • Collaborate closely with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to implement automation, enforce best practices, and support integration of new services within the Kubernetes cluster ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
Required Experience:
  • Experience with Linux CLI
  • Experience writing scripts using Bash/Python
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads, networking, ingress, storage, and performance
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Demonstrated experience administrating/monitoring Kubernetes clusters
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Helm and Ansible
  • Demonstrated experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus/Grafana
  • Experience with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration
Desired Experience:
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
Salary: $210,000 - $220,000 annuallyExcellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.Shield Consulting Solutions 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.This is a full time position

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