Kubernetes Engineer

OverviewAMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.ResponsibilitiesThe Kubernetes Engineer will be standing up an enclave which will be a Red Hat environment utilizing Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications. They will be responsible for standing up the Kubernetes environment as well as the management/administration of the environment over the lifecycle. This person should also have experience in Red Hat administration.As a Kubernetes Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:Design, Management, and Administration of Kubernetes environmentConfigure Kubernetes deployments in order to meet relevant STIGs and the JSIGManage Red Had Linux systems in a software development or scientific computing environmentRecommend and implement Kubernetes cluster, to include utilization, number of workloads, etc.Work with users to recommend containerization best practices for their workloadsAssist users in deployment of containerized workloads onto Kubernetes in scalable mannersDeploy support system applications onto Kubernetes like Red Hat IDMDeploy highly utilized software onto Kubernetes in highly available manners like GitLab, and chat applications like MattermostTroubleshoot Kubernetes performance IssuesDevelop example Kubernetes deployment packages, as well as container build pipelinesAssist with software selection for Kubernetes and container relevant workloadsAssist with the administration of container artifact managementRecommend and implement best practices for Kubernetes storage utilization.#hotjobsQualificationsActive TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibilityU.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.Minimum of 2-3 years in deploying and managing Kubernetes environment.No bachelor degree required. Experience (technical skills) is more critical.Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) CertificationSolid Linux backgroundCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is highly desired but not requiredFamiliarization with Ansible, PostgreSQL, Scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is a plusPay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO StatementEEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Minimum of 2-3 years in deploying and managing Kubernetes environment.
• No bachelor degree required. Experience (technical skills) is more critical.
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Certification
• Solid Linux background
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) is highly desired but not required
• Familiarization with Ansible, PostgreSQL, Scripting (BASH, Python, or Perl)
• CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) is a plus

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.