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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Kubernetes Engineer - **Company:** Bart & Associates - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Network Troubleshooting, Package Management Systems, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Deployment, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Istio, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Terraform, Elk Stack - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8948611/kubernetes-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cloud Computing, or related field required OR * Minimum of five (5) years of equivalent professional experience in Kubernetes administration * Experience designing and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments * Experience supporting cloud-native and containerized infrastructures * Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and DevOps methodologies preferred, * Strong Kubernetes administration and orchestration experience * Experience deploying and managing containerized applications * Knowledge of container networking and Kubernetes cluster management * Experience with Helm chart deployment and package management * Experience automating CI/CD pipelines * Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure services including AWS, Azure, or GCP * Experience implementing Kubernetes security best practices * Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack * Experience troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads * Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd * Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including Terraform or Ansible * Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills Security Clearance * No security clearance required * Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship ## Description B&A is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to support the USSOUTHCOM J26 Enhanced Domain Awareness program. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining containerized applications and Kubernetes infrastructure in cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes administration, container orchestration, CI/CD automation, cloud platforms, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies to support scalable and secure enterprise environments., * Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes-based containerized application environments * Configure and maintain Kubernetes clusters in cloud-native infrastructures * Support container networking, orchestration, and cluster scalability * Deploy and manage applications using Helm charts * Automate CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and system integration * Monitor and maintain Kubernetes platform health, performance, and availability * Implement Kubernetes security best practices and access controls * Utilize monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack * Troubleshoot containerized applications, cluster performance, and networking issues * Implement and support service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd * Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation using Terraform or Ansible * Collaborate with development, cloud, and DevOps teams to optimize deployments and operations, B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include: * The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more * A formal mentorship program * Job shadowing and cross training opportunities * Brand Ambassador program * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more * Monthly teambuilding events * B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award. ## Related Videos - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [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) - [Kubernetes Security Best Practices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1411-kubernetes-security-best-practices) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)