Kubernetes SME

Job summary

The Senior DevSecOps Engineer leads Kubernetes platform engineering and Linux system administration for a next-generation collective training software system. The role designs and operates high-availability clusters using OpenShift or Rancher, automates infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, troubleshoots system-level issues, and mentors DevSecOps engineers. The position supports enterprise monitoring and deployment capabilities for training systems.

Benefits

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or systems administration, including at least three years managing production Kubernetes workloads.
• At least two years leading projects, mentoring technical staff, or serving as a technical lead.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Linux or Unix administration experience, including core utilities, systemd, storage management, networking, and Bash or Python scripting.
• Deep understanding of container runtimes such as Docker and containerd and Kubernetes components.
• Ability to obtain a Secret to Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain high-availability Kubernetes clusters across hybrid or public cloud environments.
• Manage Kubernetes distributions using OpenShift or Rancher for cluster management, multi-tenancy, and security enforcement.
• Optimize container networking, storage providers, and ingress controllers.
• Maintain, tune, and troubleshoot Linux operating systems supporting cluster infrastructure.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Ansible, or OpenShift/RKE2 operators.
• Diagnose system issues involving DNS, kernel parameters, disk I/O, and network latency.
• Lead, mentor, review, and train DevSecOps engineers.
• Establish standards and repeatable processes and maintain clear technical documentation.

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