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# Kubernetes SME

- **Company:** By Light Professional IT Services
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Data Storage Management, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Rancher, Terraform, Devsecops, Fedora, Docker
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88639317/1

## About the Role

Must be able to work in the office in the Orlando area - this is an on-site position., * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

 * Eight (8) years' experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Systems Administration, with at least 3 years dedicated to managing production Kubernetes workloads.
 * 2+ years of experience leading projects, mentoring junior technical staff, or operating as a tech lead. Must demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills.
 * Strong background in Linux/Unix System Administration (core utilities, systemd, storage management, networking, and shell scripting in Bash or Python).
 * Deep understanding of container runtimes (Docker, containerd, etc.) and the inner workings of Kubernetes components.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

 * Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, or equivalent cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

 * Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevSecOps Engineer with a strong foundation in System Administration and deep expertise in Kubernetes orchestration. You will be responsible for container orchestration, managing large-scale Kubernetes deployments, and providing enterprise monitoring and deployment capabilities in support of a next generation collective training software system., Kubernetes & Platform Engineering:
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain high-availability Kubernetes clusters across hybrid or public cloud environments.

 * Manage enterprise-grade Kubernetes distributions, specifically utilizing OpenShift or Rancher for cluster management, multi-tenancy, and security enforcement.
 * Optimize container networking, storage providers, and ingress controllers.

System Administration & Infrastructure:

 * Maintain, tune, and troubleshoot the underlying Linux (RHEL/Fedora Core) operating systems supporting our cluster infrastructure.
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Ansible, or OpenShift/RKE2 operators.
 * Diagnose complex, low-level system issues (DNS, kernel parameters, disk I/O, network latency).

Leadership:

 * Serve as the technical lead and mentor for a team of DevSecOps engineers, conducting reviews and actively teaching and training to elevate the team's skills.
 * Implement standards, create repeatable processes, and maintain documentation, ensuring complex technical knowledge is clearly documented and easily digestible.