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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Kubernetes Architect - **Company:** Generative Ai - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $151,840.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Foundry, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Ansible, Runbook, Systems Architecture, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Containerization, Kubernetes, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://mondo.gosnaphop.com/jobs/job/kubernetes-architect-herndon-va-20171-32401454/93a82ead-5f93-11f1-b603-02420a6c7775 ## About the Role * 7-10 years of relevant platform, cloud, or infrastructure experience * Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments * Containerization expertise using Docker and related technologies * Experience designing solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP * Deep understanding of the full SDLC, including CI/CD, testing, version control, and release management * Experience creating architecture documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and standards * Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, storage, and compute services * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Bachelor's degree required for conversion to full-time employment Preferred Qualifications: * FedRAMP, government, defense, or regulated environment experience * Container hardening, image scanning, SBOMs, policy enforcement, or compliance experience * Monitoring, observability, and signal management expertise * Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform, Helm, or Ansible * Service mesh, secrets management, or cloud-native platform experience * Experience mentoring engineers and driving platform standards * Experience supporting reliability, security, and compliance-focused delivery pipelines ## Description Seeking a Kubernetes Architect to lead platform architecture, SDLC documentation, and cloud modernization initiatives while serving as a technical SME across Kubernetes, containerization, cloud platforms, and secure software delivery practices. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: * Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms across cloud environments * Build, harden, and prototype containerized application solutions * Document end-to-end SDLC processes, deployment workflows, and platform standards * Conduct technical assessments, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept initiatives * Develop architecture diagrams, runbooks, implementation guides, and technical standards * Collaborate with engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams * Present technical findings and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences * Improve CI/CD pipelines with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance * Support monitoring, observability, and signal management initiatives * Establish platform best practices across cloud-native environments, Job Title: Design/Construction Project Manager, Epic Device Infrastructure Planning Location-Type: Remote/Hybrid - Must be local to Washington, DC metro area for onsite hospital walkthroughs and coordination meetings Start Date Is: ASAP (2-3 week onboa... ## Related Videos - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Mastering Kubernetes – Beginner Edition](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/530-mastering-kubernetes-beginner-edition) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Building a Cloud Platform Where Everything is Just Another Kubernetes Resource](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100137-building-a-cloud-platform-where-everything-is-just-another-kubernetes-resource) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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