5-7 years of experience with Kubernetes-based environments, including OpenShift and/or RKE2
Strong grasp of Kubernetes resources like Pods, Deployments, and Services
Proficient in managing persistent storage solutions
Experience with Ansible for automation and playbook development
Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
Working knowledge of AWS services such as EC2 and S3
Strong Linux system administration skills
Responsibilities
Build and maintain Kubernetes-based environments end-to-end
Troubleshoot issues across the entire stack, from pods to networking
Drive root-cause analysis and document technical findings
Manage persistent storage and ensure proper configuration
Implement CI/CD and GitOps practices using tools like Argo CD
Collaborate with teams to resolve complex technical challenges
Ensure security best practices in Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
Benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Supportive, virtue-centered team culture
Flexible work arrangements
Health benefits
Regular performance appraisals for career advancement
Full Job Description
Opportunity:
Virtual Service Operations is searching for an Cleared Environment Management Engineer to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a Kubernetes-based environments end to end from cluster and storage administration through CI/CD, GitOps, and cloud infrastructure. You'll be the person teams turn to when something breaks anywhere in the stack, whether that's a pod, a pipeline, a PVC, or a networking issue, and you'll drive the root-cause analysis and documentation to fix it for good.
Skills:
Experience administering and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments, including OpenShift and/or RKE2
Strong understanding of Kubernetes resources, including Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, Services, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Namespaces, and Jobs
Experience managing and troubleshooting persistent storage, including PVs, PVCs, StorageClasses, and volume mounts
Experience with Ansible, including development and maintenance of playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation workflows
Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Working knowledge of AWS, including EC2, IAM, S3, EBS, VPC/networking, CloudWatch, and associated infrastructure services
Experience managing and troubleshooting cloud instances, storage, networking, and access controls
Experience with Argo CD and GitOps-based deployment practices
Familiarity with container technologies and container registries such as Harbor, Nexus, and Artifactory
Experience with Apache Pulsar, including management or troubleshooting of topics and messaging resources
Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting skill
Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI/CD
Understanding of Kubernetes/OpenShift RBAC, ServiceAccounts, secrets management, and security best practices
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana,
OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, ingress/egress, load balancing, and service connectivity
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across application, container, Kubernetes cluster, cloud infrastructure, storage, and networking layers
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and document technical findings and resolutions
Requirements
Must be willing to work on-site in Richardson, TX
Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
What is Important to Us:
You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.
What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone . We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
