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# Kubernetes Architect

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Performance Tuning, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Configuration Management, Istio, System Availability, Grafana, Software Troubleshooting, Kubernetes, Rancher, Devsecops
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8937649/kubernetes-architect

## About the Role

* BS degree and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
 * Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
 * Must be able and willing and travel 10% of the time.
 * Deep expertise with enterprise Kubernetes distributions such as RKE2 or similar production-grade platforms
 * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture, including control plane components, worker node design, scheduling, networking, storage and security
 * Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and container security best practices
 * Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization and platform reliability engineering skills
 * Experience deploying Kubernetes on-prem, preferably Harvester
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
 * Curious self-starter that can excel in a prototyping environment to turn customer desire into executable solution candidates. Must be able to consider cost, schedule, technology, and risks., * Experience with Rancher, Helm, ArgoCD, GitOps workflows, Istio or service mesh technologies, Prometheus/Grafana.
 * Familiar with Zero Trust Architecture.
 * Experience designing, implementing and support Kubernetes in DDIL environments.

## Description

* Architect, build and manage end-to-end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation.
 * Identifies material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.)
 * Ensures finalized thin-line prototype are validated by the Solution Architect and Engineering Leads.
 * Serve as a Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing architectural guidance, technical leadership and best practices to engineering teams.
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking and development teams to ensure secure and compliant platform operations.


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