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Kubernetes Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
United States, Virginia, Arlington
1401 South Clark Street (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2025

Kubernetes Engineer
Location

US-VA-Arlington
ID

2025-2548


Category
IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type
Full-Time

Remote
No

Clearance Required
Top Secret/SCI



Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, 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
  • 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 $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/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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