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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer (Cloud Engineer), Intermediate - **Company:** the Naval Nuclear Laboratory - **Location:** Niskayuna, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $78,700.0 - $120,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Key Management, OpenShift, Role-Based Access Control, Software Deployment, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1ceffd9aa1b6c5a ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or * Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Preferred Skills * 2-3 years of hands-on experience with container technologies, administration and support. * Experience Kubernetes architecture and workload management. * Knowledge of CI/CD tools. * Experience with automation tools. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code. * Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS). * Familiarity with container image security. * Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift security features such as RBAC, network policies, pod security, secrets management. * Experience with Helm and Kustomize. * Strong ability to lead, and collaborate. ## Description The Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise-grade Red Hat OpenShift container platforms running mission-critical workloads across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes, containerization technologies, automation, infrastructure as code, and cloud platforms, with a passion for building secure, scalable, and highly available containerized environments. Responsibilities Include: * Deploy, configure, and administer Red Hat OpenShift clusters across development, testing, and production environments. * Manage, monitor, and optimize Kubernetes workloads to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance. * Install, configure, and maintain OpenShift Operators for application deployment and lifecycle management. * Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines by integrating containerized applications into automated deployment workflows. * Monitor cluster health, resource utilization, and application performance using appropriate monitoring and logging tools. * Troubleshoot platform, networking, storage, and application issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability. * Implement security, compliance, and governance best practices for OpenShift and Kubernetes environments. * Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. * Collaborate with development, DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver reliable container platform solutions. * Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and platform standards. ## Related Videos - [Cloud-nativeApplications- What’s the buzz about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/55-cloud-nativeapplications-what-s-the-buzz-about) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [This Is Not Your Father's .NET](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/967-this-is-not-your-father-s-net) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [From Zero to Hero: Launch & Manage Your Cloud Apps with Free OpenShift & Red Hat Developer Hub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1023-from-zero-to-hero-launch-manage-your-cloud-apps-with-free-openshift-red-hat-developer-hub) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)