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# Lead DevOps Software Engineer - Kubernetes & RF Systems

- **Company:** CTRL,  LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Radio-Frequency Identification, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Data Processing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), System Availability, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Rancher
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=270f7c2cb84b261d

## About the Role

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered., * 20 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

 * Kubernetes cluster design and lifecycle management
 * Rancher and RKE2
 * Kubernetes security: RBAC, secrets and certificates
 * Helm and CNCF tools
 * DevOps, GitOps and pipelines
 * Advanced RHEL/Rocky Linux, hardening and PXE boot
 * Ansible playbooks, roles and collections
 * Python and Bash scripting
 * Switching, routing and VLANs
 * Stakeholder communication

Preferred qualifications

 * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
 * Go
 * RF data processing and application development
 * GPU technologies

Compensation and flexibility

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

## Description

Develop, deploy and administer complex systems using C++ or Python, Kubernetes and GPU technologies for satellite communications.

What you'll do

 * Design, deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters with Rancher and RKE2
 * Configure high availability, networking, storage and security
 * Automate OS deployment and configuration with Ansible
 * Build GitOps pipelines and deployments
 * Develop in C++ or Python and support RF data processing
 * Gather requirements and present to stakeholders