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# Kubernetes SME

- **Company:** Omni Federal
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Auditing, Failover, Python (Programming Language), Network Connections, SQL Databases, TypeScript, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Istio, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Caching, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, AWS Fargate, Non-relational Database, Golang
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bdb8a8e512b08fec

## About the Role

5+ years of experience utilizing DevSecOps tools and methodologies

Expert level knowledge of Kubernetes, Istio, and Helm - GitOps and Continuous Deployment in hybrid environments

3+ years of experience working in Agile Teams

Experience using Custom Kubernetes Operators and Helm charts

Experience using Custom Admission Controller

Experience with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and Custom Controllers

3+ years of experience providing technical guidance to other engineers

At least 3 years of experience with packaging and securing applications as containers and working in Kubernetes

Security and compliance experience for Kubernetes

Experience in Technical Customer Service, Customer Management, and experience in escalations may be required

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Shall create and maintain documentation for implementations

Desired:
Preferred: Privileged User Certification: DoD 8570.01-M, IASAE Level II

Experience with the following platforms and languages: Atlassian suite, GitLab, Python, Bash/Shell, Golang, JavaScript/Typescript, Java, C/C++, or SQL

Active Security Clearance

Our team is always hungry for more - more knowledge, more problem solving, more growth, more innovation, and, ultimately, customer success. This hunger and hustle fuel our determination to excel in everything we do. It's not just about meeting established goals; it's about exceeding them. We take immense pride in applying our expertise in cutting-edge technologies and our ability to adapt to emerging trends directly to the users in the field, as our nation's protectors deserve nothing less.

## Description

Design, build, and run elastic, cost-effective, resilient, robust, and secure architectures in the cloud using modern approaches like service-mesh and loosely coupled design

Manages different Kubernetes providers (Amazon EKS and Fargate, Azure KS and Google KE) or run your own

Design and implement Network connectivity, Provisioning Strategy Assess and Design RBAC needs to Ensure Cloud foundation is strong and with needed compliance requirements

Maintains, configures, and monitors containers using Infrastructure as Code principles in Development, Test, and Live environments

Design containerized solutions for relational/non-relational databases, data auditing, caching, and performance

Work with other Architects on Security, Data protection, and Failover Failback strategies

Implement Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment using different CI/CD tools by container registries