Information Systems Administrator KubernetesAKS

Job ID: 5425B
Date Posted: April 8 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an Information Systems Administrator with strong hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes environments with a primary focus on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This role is centered on administering securing scaling and optimizing Kubernetes platforms that support production and development workloads in Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in Kubernetes operations Linux administration containerized environments automation and cloud infrastructure. This position will play a key role in maintaining reliable secure and high-performing AKS environments supporting application teams running containerized workloads and improving the overall maturity of SDLs Kubernetes platform capabilities.

This is an on-site non-remote position located in North Logan UT.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs deploys administers and maintains Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters for development and production environments
• Manages Kubernetes cluster operations including health monitoring scaling upgrading patching performance tuning and lifecycle support
• Supports development teams in deploying managing and troubleshooting containerized applications running in AKS and Kubernetes environments
• Configures and supports Kubernetes platform services such as ingress networking storage observability logging secrets management and role-based access control
• Integrates AKS with Azure services and enterprise tooling to support monitoring CI/CD governance and security requirements
• Administers configures and maintains enterprise Linux systems that support Kubernetes platform operations and related services
• Performs Linux system hardening patch management user and permission administration and configuration management in accordance with DoW and organizational security requirements
• Automates provisioning configuration and platform management using tools such as Terraform Ansible Puppet or similar technologies
• Implements and maintains infrastructure as code to improve scalability standardization repeatability and recovery
• Monitors and troubleshoots issues across Kubernetes clusters Linux systems container workloads and supporting cloud infrastructure
• Develops and maintains technical documentation standard operating procedures runbooks and system records
• Participates in change management compliance efforts system audits and operational readiness activities
• Works collaboratively with software infrastructure cybersecurity and engineering teams to improve platform reliability scalability and operational efficiency
• Performs system maintenance while minimizing downtime and customer impact and provides after-hours maintenance or on-call support as needed

• 5 years of experience and a bachelors degree in a related technical field such as IT computer science information systems or systems engineering or 10 years of revelant experience in lieu of a degree
• 2 years of hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in production environments
• Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems such as RHEL or Ubuntu in enterprise or mission-critical environments
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes administration including cluster operations workloads RBAC networking storage and troubleshooting
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker Podman or similar tools
• Strong Linux security skills including system hardening patch management and configuration management
• Experience with identity and access management in Kubernetes and/or Azure environments
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Bash Python or PowerShell
• Experience with automated deployment and infrastructure tools such as Terraform Ansible Puppet or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly document technical processes and procedures
• Must be willing to travel though not a normal expectation
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Valid CompTIA Security (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire

• 10 years of experience in Linux cloud or systems administration or 15 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• 5 years of experience supporting Kubernetes or AKS in production environments
• Experience operating Kubernetes platform services such as ingress controllers monitoring and logging stacks policy enforcement tools secrets management solutions or CI/CD integrations
• Experience implementing or maintaining containers and Kubernetes hardening standards such as CIS DoD STIG or equivalent
• Hands-on experience aligning AKS Linux or DevOps workflows with CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements including access control logging configuration management and vulnerability remediation
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305) Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) or Kubernetes-focused certifications

• $82000 - $150000
  • Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites sensors and instruments ground systems and data processing and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers scientists technicians and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we strive to uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days; however it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

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