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# Senior Azure and Kubernetes Engineer

- **Company:** AGENSYS CORP
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Segmentation, Cisco Nexus Switches, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Scripting, DevOps Tools - Open-source, System Availability, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9138605/senior-azure-and-kubernetes-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience managing self-managed Kubernetes clusters.
 * Proficiency in Linux system administration, particularly RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux). Experience securing and maintaining Linux-based Kubernetes clusters.
 * Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) for automated infrastructure management.
 * Experience with Kubernetes administration, including RBAC, networking, and security policies.
 * Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus.
 * Knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.
 * Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Kubernetes, Linux (RHEL), and cloud workloads for security, cost, and performance.
 * Scripting experience with Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience with RHEL STIG compliance and security hardening.
 * Experience securing Kubernetes environments, including network policies, encryption, and runtime security.
 * Familiarity with cost optimization strategies for cloud and on-prem environments.
 * Understanding of hybrid cloud integrations between VMware and Azure SIPR environments.
 * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in classified, high-security environments.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud & Kubernetes Engineer to support, optimize, and secure self-managed Kubernetes environments running on SIPRNet across VMware and Azure, hosted on RHEL servers within DISA. This role focuses on automation, security, Linux administration, and operational efficiency within a classified environment, ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, scalable, and compliant with DoD security standards., 1. Duty: Maintain and optimize self-managed Kubernetes clusters hosted on SIPRNet (VMware and Azure) running on RHEL servers.

 2. Duty: _ Manage and secure Linux environments (RHEL) for Kubernetes clusters and supporting workloads.

 3. Duty: _ Automate infrastructure deployments and configurations using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.

 4. Duty: _ Ensure Kubernetes and RHEL security compliance by enforcing STIGs, SCCA, RBAC, IAM policies, and network segmentation. 7

 5. Duty: Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Kubernetes, RHEL, and cloud infrastructure issues to ensure high availability and performance.7

 6. Duty: Enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, and Nexus to support secure and efficient software delivery. 7

 7. Duty: Ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks, including STIGs, FedRAMP, and SCCA.7


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