Kubernetes Engineer

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to support our Huntsville AL location. (Remote opportunities available but must be in commuting distance to PeopleTec Corporate).

PeopleTec is a company that hires and develops technology talent and puts them to work on client projects across the United States. We specialize in full stack development Cloud DevSecOps Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Intelligence (BI) Data Science and Machine Learning (ML) related initiatives both in the federal and commercial space. We are currently seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to support our Huntsville AL location.

The Kubernetes Engineer (DevSecOps) is responsible for Kubernetes application deployment administration and lifecycle management. This role will work extensively with Helm Kustomize and other Kubernetes tooling to ensure applications are deployed efficiently and securely. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining and securing Kubernetes clusters in multi-cloud environments (Azure AWS and GCP) and will implement DevSecOps best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Duties:

• Design implement and manage complex cloud-native solutions across Azure and AWS.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes applications using Helm Kustomize and GitOps methodologies.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced network security configurations within cloud environments.
• Ensure the implementation of DoD-approved enterprise authentication in Azure leveraging advanced security protocols and practices.
• Implement robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for multi-platform products in Azure AWS and GCP ensuring high security and compliance.
• Oversee and optimize Kubernetes cluster management including monitoring scaling and security hardening at global and national scales.
• Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation ensuring adherence to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
• Drive the development and continuous improvement of CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines for cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of cloud and DevSecOps strategies with business objectives.
• Work with open-source software to maintain an agnostic approach to cloud-native deployments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• IAT II certification
• 5 years experience in infrastructure / network engineering related work with 5 or more years working in Azure or AWS cloud environments with a proven track record of designing and managing cloud solutions.
• Experience working in and applying STIG and other server hardening settings in a cloud environment ensuring high security and compliance.
• Advanced cloud service/vendor certifications from any CSP (e.g. Azure Administrator Associate AWS Solutions Architect Associate AWS SysOps Administrator Associate).
• Experience with Kubernetes administration and generating Kubernetes manifests using Helm and Kustomize
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems including advanced configurations and optimizations.
• Experience implementing enterprise authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying cloud-native applications through complex SDLC processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services.
• Proficient in using Terraform to implement complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Competent working with multiple types of CI/CD tools (e.g. GitLab Azure DevOps Bamboo Ansible).
• Experience using Ansible for server and workstation configuration management in large-scale environments.
• Strong networking background with in-depth knowledge of BGP CDN IP subnetting network security groups routing Palo Alto firewall configurations load balancing DNS etc.
• Experience working with open-source tools to maintain a cloud-agnostic deployment approach.
• Travel: Less than 15%.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or above in computer science network engineering cybersecurity or a related field

Desired Skills:

• Experience with DoD cloud environments including compliance and security requirements. AF FENCES experience strongly desired.
• Extensive experience with AWS & Azure including cross-cloud integrations and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with Azure Local or AWS Outposts
• Experience implementing GitOps workflows
• Experience with CNCF graduated projects
• Proven ability to work with clients to gather and translate project requirements into technical solutions.
• Any number of the following certifications: CISSP CCSP CKS KCSA CKA CKAD KCNA CCO

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name PeopleTec was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our companys foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec we value your long-term goals. Whether its through our continuing-education opportunities our robust training programs or our People First benefits package PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec Inc.

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