Kubernetes Engineer

Job#: 3055896
Job Description:
Kubernetes Engineer
Location: Manassas, Virginia (On-site)
Role Overview
This organization is seeking a skilled software and systems professional to serve as a Kubernetes Engineer focusing on platform defense. The successful candidate will design, implement, and secure containerized infrastructure while developing defensive controls for resilient operations. This role leverages expertise in secure software development and container security to strengthen platform defenses and manage vulnerabilities across mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate cluster architectures for security vulnerabilities, configuration weaknesses, and compliance gaps.
• Implement and manage cluster security features including CIS benchmark configurations, FIPS-compliant deployments, and etcd encryption.
• Configure and maintain Kubernetes audit logging, Admission Controllers, Pod Security Standards, and Role-Based Access Control.
• Design and implement network segmentation and secure communication policies.
• Develop secure operational practices for cluster lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching activities.
• Support active threat hunting, vulnerability management, and incident response operations.
• Collaborate on security monitoring, detection engineering, and SIEM integration.
• Apply Zero Trust Architecture principles to containerized and cloud-native platforms.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
Experience: Five or more years of software engineering experience utilizing Java or C++, alongside three or more years of experience administering and securing Kubernetes-based environments.
Technical Skills: Proven hands-on experience deploying, supporting, and hardening RKE2 clusters in production. Demonstrated expertise in threat modeling, vulnerability management, and identity and access management. Strong familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, RMF, and FedRAMP.
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Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $80/hr to $140.00/hr. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.
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