> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2694347-secret-cleared-kubernetes-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2694347-secret-cleared-kubernetes-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Secret cleared Kubernetes Architect - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Backbone.Js, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Software Debugging, Data Flow Control, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Information Management, JavaScript Libraries, Microsoft Sharepoint Designer, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Node.Js, Octopus Deploy, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Configuration Management, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Network Switches, Network Routing, Scripting, Internet Protocol Telephony, Istio, System Availability, Grafana, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Data Strategy, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher, Devsecops - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/all/all/af17aa74-c1ed-4734-b9b8-ebababddc61e ## About the Role Istio GitOps On Prem Argo CD Equities DevSecOps Pipelines Scheduling Leadership Automation Kubernetes Prototyping Market Data Self-Starter Cyber Security Control Systems Ancient History Secret Clearance Command Controls Conceptual Design Rancher (Software) Container Security Workflow Management Technical Leadership Solution Architecture Prometheus (Software) Information Technology Reliability Engineering Integrated Product Team Verbal Communication Skills Internet Protocol Telephony Node.js (Javascript Library) Battle Management Technology Backbone.js (Javascript Library) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), * 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., Leadership TypeScript Scalability Self-Starter Communication Collaboration Systems Design, OSIsoft Firewall Dataflow Dashboard Debugging Operations Consulting Management Proactivity Industry 4.0 Self-Starter Communication Data Strategy Smart Factory Data Archives Professionalism Time Management Process Mapping Network Routing Business Process Project Planning Computer Science Network Switches Data Architecture Influencing Skills ## 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., Safety Assurance Business Valuation Amazon Web Services Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Customer Data Management Authorization (Computing) +0 Senior Platform Engineer TEKsystems, AVEVA PI (Software) Emerging Technologies Industrial Automation Information Technology Full Stack Development Information Management Business Administration Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Manufacturing Operations Human Machine Interfaces SQL (Programming Language) Product Family Engineering Change Management Strategy Interpersonal Communications Enterprise Resource Planning Influencing Without Authority Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Application Programming Interface (API) Programmable Logic Controllers Programming Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) +0 Sharepoint/PowerPlatform Engineer TEKsystems Charlotte, NC*Remote Scripting Operations Communication Collaboration Microsoft Forms Windows PowerShell Business Valuation Workflow Management Microsoft SharePoint Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Microsoft Sharepoint Designer Microsoft Sharepoint Migrations Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) +0 Login | JoinContact ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes Security Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1411-kubernetes-security-best-practices) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [From Factory Floor to Kubernetes Core: Building an Edge Platform One Step at a Time](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1415-from-factory-floor-to-kubernetes-core-building-an-edge-platform-one-step-at-a-time) - [Stop Using Node.js Like It’s 2020! - Alfonso Graziano](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1863-stop-using-node-js-like-it-s-2020-alfonso-graziano) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)