Systems Engineer, Kubernetes Platform (Prime)

At Intelliforce, we build and sustain the infrastructure that mission services depend on every day. In this role, you will work alongside an established DevOps team to build and support Kubernetes environments that host services across multiple platforms.

You will work at the intersection of systems engineering, platform operations, security compliance, and DevOps. Your focus will be on building reliable Kubernetes infrastructure, maintaining secure configurations, supporting system sustainment, and helping keep the platform compliant and operational as it grows.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role gives you hands-on ownership of the infrastructure behind a mission platform. You will help build out Kubernetes environments, configure network policies, support system patching, maintain SSP documentation, and work within established STE/STN security requirements.

You will also gain exposure to the broader DevOps ecosystem through tools such as Terraform, Salt, Ansible, Rancher, Helm, Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana. It is a strong fit for a systems engineer who enjoys platform engineering and wants to stay close to both the infrastructure and the security requirements that keep mission systems running.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your technical judgment matters. Because we support prime programs, our engineers stay close to meaningful mission work and the teams relying on these systems. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this is an opportunity to take real ownership of a secure Kubernetes platform.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Build and sustain Kubernetes infrastructure for program services
• Configure Kubernetes network policies within secure cluster environments
• Support system patching and ongoing sustainment activities
• Maintain SSP documentation and support compliance requirements
• Apply corporate STE/STN security policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot Linux and Kubernetes platform issues
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to improve platform reliability and maintainability
• Support multi-platform deployments of program services
• Track technical work and documentation using Jira and Confluence
• Support infrastructure changes, testing, and operational validation
• Help maintain secure configurations and platform compliance over time

• Collaborate with systems engineers, DevOps engineers, security teams, and mission stakeholders, At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology-we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects-you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge-plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting-because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• Experience supporting Linux-based systems and secure platform environments
• Experience working collaboratively with DevOps, systems engineering, and security teams
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused technical environment

Required Skills

• Experience using the Linux command-line interface
• Experience building Kubernetes infrastructure
• Experience configuring Kubernetes network policies
• Experience with system sustainment and compliance activities
• Experience with system patching
• Experience with SSP management
• Experience with corporate STE/STN security compliance policies and procedures
• Experience using the Atlassian tool suite
• Experience with Confluence
• Experience with Jira
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical documentation and collaboration skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with Terraform
• Experience with Salt
• Experience with Ansible
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Experience with Rancher
• Experience with Helm
• Experience with Elasticsearch
• Experience with Kibana dashboards
• Experience with Grafana dashboards
• Security+ certification, CWIP