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# Kubernetes Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, CMake, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Gradle, Subnetting, Log Analysis, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Deployment, Management of Software Versions, Virtual Local Area Networks, YAML, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes Helm Charts, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Build Tools, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367067933&tx=KL3737FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Active Secret clearance.
 * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, integration, and troubleshooting.
 * Deep experience with containerization using Docker and/or Podman.
 * Proven expertise with RHEL-based Linux systems, including CLI troubleshooting and system diagnostics.
 * Experience with Bash and/or Python scripting for automation and tooling.
 * Experience working with CI pipelines, with GitLab CI preferred.
 * Ability to work effectively in air-gapped and non-cloud environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Familiarity with Make, CMake, and Gradle build systems.
 * Understanding of networking concepts such as VLANs, subnets, and connectivity troubleshooting.
 * Experience supporting internal platform or PaaS environments.
 * Exposure to C++ applications at the integration level.
 * Experience debugging system-level issues, including components such as systemd.

## Description

This role focuses on Kubernetes-based platform engineering to support Navy programs within a highly secure, air-gapped environment. This is a full time role that offers benefits and PTO. Position is onsite, with a 4/10 work schedule (off every Friday). You will specialize in packaging, integrating, and deploying containerized applications across Kubernetes clusters, working primarily in a Linux ecosystem. Acting as a subject matter expert in containerization, you will collaborate closely with program architects to evaluate tools, onboard solutions, and operationalize Kubernetes deployments., * Lead the end-to-end container packaging, build, and deployment processes into Kubernetes environments, with an emphasis on air-gapped systems.

 * Evaluate, research, and vet containerization and platform tooling solutions to ensure they meet program and security requirements.
 * Partner with architects to integrate microservices and legacy applications into Kubernetes-based platforms.
 * Develop and manage Helm charts for packaging, versioning, and deploying applications into Kubernetes clusters.
 * Configure and manage deployments using YAML manifests and CI tooling, with a preference for GitLab CI.
 * Troubleshoot Kubernetes environments using command-line diagnostics, including pods, clusters, and log analysis.
 * Build and optimize container images using Docker and/or Podman for production-grade environments.
 * Work across RHEL 9 Linux systems, applying strong command-line expertise for administration and troubleshooting.
 * Contribute to the design and support of internal, non-cloud, PaaS-style platform environments.
 * Support deployment activities across networked environments, including subnets and VLANs, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance.


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