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Kubernetes Engineer (DoD Secret | Weeknight Mission Readiness | Remote – U.S.)

Rackner is a cloud-native consultancy delivering DevSecOps, AI/ML, and multi-cloud solutions for DoD and enterprise customers. We are seeking a Kubernetes Engineer for a weeknight shift to maintain and harden multi-cloud Kubernetes platforms (supporting Air Force Platform One and Air Mobility Command), automate infrastructure and CI/CD, and ensure mission-critical uptime and DoD compliance.

Skills

  • Production Kubernetes expertise
  • Service mesh experience (Istio)
  • Helm chart development and management
  • Multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform
  • Automation with Ansible and GitOps workflows
  • GitLab CI/CD pipeline management
  • Container security best practices
  • Strong Linux systems administration
  • Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
  • Secret clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Support continuous uptime and mission readiness for Air Force Platform One and Air Mobility Command systems during the weeknight shift
  • Engineer, operate, and scale multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters across AWS/Azure/GCP
  • Build and maintain infrastructure as code and automation using Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps patterns
  • Implement and enforce container and platform security aligned with DoD compliance standards
  • Monitor platforms proactively and perform rapid incident response and troubleshooting
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and container image security workflows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across time zones and handoffs

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Eligibility for DoD Secret clearance
  • CKA certification preferred

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 100% match (up to 6%)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Generous PTO and flexible scheduling
  • Equipment stipend for home setup
  • Weekly pay and certification coverage
  • Opportunities for career growth in cleared and enterprise engineering programs
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