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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.
Responsibilities
The 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 environment
• Configure Kubernetes deployments in order to meet relevant STIGs and the JSIG
• Manage Red Had Linux systems in a software development or scientific computing environment
• Recommend and implement Kubernetes cluster, to include utilization, number of workloads, etc.
• Work with users to recommend containerization best practices for their workloads
• Assist users in deployment of containerized workloads onto Kubernetes in scalable manners
• Deploy support system applications onto Kubernetes like Red Hat IDM
• Deploy highly utilized software onto Kubernetes in highly available manners like GitLab, and chat applications like Mattermost
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes performance Issues
• Develop example Kubernetes deployment packages, as well as container build pipelines
• Assist with software selection for Kubernetes and container relevant workloads
• Assist with the administration of container artifact management
• Recommend and implement best practices for Kubernetes storage utilization.
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Qualifications
• 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
Pay Transparency Statement
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.
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Browse the latest Kubernetes engineer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for professionals who specialize in deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
Kubernetes Engineers are responsible for cluster management, container orchestration, service mesh configuration, Helm chart development, and ensuring the reliability and security of Kubernetes-based infrastructure. Employers are seeking candidates with deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Istio, cloud platforms (AWS EKS, GKE, AKS), and infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
These roles are critical at organizations running microservices architectures, cloud-native applications, and large-scale distributed systems. Industries including SaaS, fintech, media, gaming, and enterprise technology actively hire Kubernetes engineers to manage production-grade container environments.
Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other global markets. Many roles offer competitive compensation, CKA/CKAD certification support, and opportunities to work on complex multi-cluster Kubernetes environments.
Each job posting provides detailed technical requirements, responsibilities, and application instructions to help you find the right Kubernetes engineering role.
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