Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes Focus - Colorado

Job summary

Seeking a Senior Platform Engineer focused on managing and enhancing production-grade Kubernetes clusters in classified environments, architecting secure CI/CD pipelines, implementing DevSecOps best practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SSBI and SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Expert-level proficiency in Kubernetes administration
• Deep understanding of Container Networking (CNI) plugins
• Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Demonstrated experience implementing security hardening measures
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and tooling development
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Architect, administer, and harden production-grade Kubernetes clusters
• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines
• Manage Container Network Interfaces (CNI) and cluster networking
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Lead incident response and troubleshooting
• Implement DevSecOps best practices
• Collaborate with software development teams
• Document and communicate technical architectural decisions
• Mentor junior engineers

Skills

Degrees

Security clearance

Relocation