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Kubernetes Engineer (DoD Secret | Weekday Shift | Remote – U.S.)

Rackner is a cloud-native consultancy delivering DevSecOps, AI/ML, and multi-cloud solutions for the Department of Defense and federal clients. We are seeking a Kubernetes Engineer eligible for a DoD Secret clearance to operate and harden mission-critical chat and collaboration systems (Platform One / Air Mobility Command), build resilient multi-cloud Kubernetes platforms, and automate infrastructure to meet strict security and availability requirements.

Skills

  • Deep Kubernetes expertise including cluster operations and troubleshooting
  • Service mesh experience (Istio) and Helm chart management
  • Experience building and maintaining custom CRDs, controllers, and operators
  • Strong Linux systems and networking fundamentals
  • Infrastructure automation with Terraform and Ansible
  • GitOps workflows and GitLab CI/CD pipeline experience
  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP multi-cloud environments
  • Security and compliance knowledge for DoD/DevSecOps environments
  • CKA certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and optimize Kubernetes clusters across AWS, Azure, and GCP for mission-critical workloads
  • Ensure uptime, integrity, and secure operation of Mattermost chat systems and related services
  • Automate cloud infrastructure and deployments using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and GitOps practices
  • Design and implement secure, compliant architectures aligned with DoD DevSecOps standards
  • Develop and maintain custom CRDs, controllers, and operators as needed
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps, Security, and Cloud Architecture teams to drive reliability and compliance
  • Operate on a weekday shift schedule and support on-call responsibilities during assigned windows
  • Conduct R&D and performance/scalability testing during non-peak windows

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Willingness and eligibility to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Home office and equipment stipend
  • Weekly pay schedule
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Life and Disability insurance
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