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.
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Qualifications
- Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
- 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 StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000/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.
