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# Junior Kubernetes Integrator [$227k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $227,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Cloud Foundry, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Ansible, Prometheus, System Availability, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Git, Fastapi, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9034155/junior-kubernetes-integrator-227kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 6+ years
 * Total Compensation: $227k+ yearly

## Description

* Administer and support Platform-as-a-Service components, including Kubernetes clusters in a Linux environment.
 * Develop scripts using Bash and Python.
 * Utilize Docker for containerization.
 * Administer and monitor Kubernetes clusters, troubleshoot issues, and apply IaC principles with Ansible.
 * Deploy and maintain Helm Charts.
 * Manage source code with Git.
 * Work with JIRA and Confluence in a DevOps environment using Agile principles.
 * Employ Prometheus and Grafana for system monitoring.
 * Develop Python applications, including Restful Web Services.
 * Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software., * Administer, maintain, and provide operational support for Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) components, specifically Kubernetes clusters within a Linux-based infrastructure.
 * Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.
 * Utilize Linux CLI and tools, and develop scripts using Bash/Python.
 * Work with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman.
 * Administer and monitor Kubernetes clusters, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.).
 * Apply IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible.
 * Write, deploy, and maintain Helm Charts.
 * Manage source code with Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.
 * Collaborate in a DevOps environment using Agile principles and methodologies, leveraging tools like Jira and Confluence.
 * Employ system monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
 * Develop Python applications (REST services, microservices) or demonstrate willingness to learn.
 * Integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software.
 * CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) certification is desired.


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