Maximus

Kubernetes Architect

Maximus$105K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance is required.
  • 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes platforms.
  • Advanced certification such as CKA or CKS is a must.
  • Experience working with DoD Platform One is a plus.
  • Expertise in service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and manage enterprise Kubernetes clusters.
  • Establish container platform standards and governance.
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and security for container workloads.
  • Integrate Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
  • Support multi-cloud container orchestration strategies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Opportunity to work in cutting-edge technology environments.
  • Potential for professional development through certification opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

The Kubernetes Architect designs and manages large-scale Kubernetes environments supporting containerized workloads across the A1 MCE platform.

This role is Hybrid at our San Antonio office and requires a Secret security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS195, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Architect and operate enterprise Kubernetes clusters.

- Define container platform standards and governance.

- Ensure scalability, performance, and security of container workloads.

- Integrate Kubernetes into CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.

- Support multi-cloud container orchestration strategies.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret security clearance.

- Ability to commute on-site as needed to San Antonio, Texas.

- 5+ years Kubernetes platform experience.

- Advanced certification (CKA, CKS).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with DoD Platform One / Kubernetes-based PaaS.

- Expertise with service mesh (Istio/Linkerd) and ingress architectures.

- Experience in multi-cluster / multi-region deployments.

- Knowledge of container security (runtime protection, image scanning).

- Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux) and platform automation.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS195, T3, Band 6

Minimum Salary

$

105,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

145,000.00

About Maximus

MAXIMUS, Inc. is an American, outsourcing company that provides business process services to government health and human services agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. MAXIMUS focuses on administering government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), health care reform, welfare-to-work, Medicare, child support enforcement, and other government programs. The company is based in Reston, Virginia, has 13,000 employees and a reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020.
Learn more about Maximus
Size
35,800 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219.8 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+13.6%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
NASDAQ

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