Platform Engineer/Kubernetes SME with Security Clearance

Job Title: Platform Engineer/Kubernetes SME
Location: Washington, DC (5 days onsite)
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Full Time Position Top Skills
Must be an expert in Kubernetes, candidates should rank themselves at least 9/10
Kubernetes Certification (anyone will work)
Experience with Rancher or Helm or Docker Work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government. Design and operate Kubernetes and container platforms supporting mission-critical workloads.

Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. Ensure platform scalability, reliability, performance, and security. Participate in Agile execution, planning, and continuous improvement activities. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex environments. Communicate platform status, risks, and technical decisions clearly to stakeholders. Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and professionalism. Use creativity and engineering judgment to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

What you’ll need to succeed

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. Required technical certifications include Certified Kubernetes Administrator and Terraform Associate. Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 451 System Administrator work role, such as Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, or CISSP.
6+ years of experience in systems or DevOps engineering, including at least 3 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies.

Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining container orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes or OpenShift. Hands-on experience ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of containerized environments in enterprise or mission-critical settings. Operational experience managing CI/CD pipelines, container build processes, and infrastructure automation. Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and operating container runtimes, orchestration tooling, and supporting services.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tooling including Rancher, Helm, Docker, Cilium, Rook, Ceph, MinIO, S3, and PortWorx. Experience leading or assisting in design and implementation on complex integrated container platforms. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements. Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment. Required technical certifications include Certified Kubernetes Administrator and Terraform Associate.

Thanks and Regards
Murali Sharma
202.828.3494