Kubernetes Engineer Jobs

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.

Rackner

Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) | DoD Platform Engineering

Rackner

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
3d ago
Ford Motor Company

Sr Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
5d ago
Interon IT Solutions

Kubernetes Engineer

Interon IT Solutions

McLean, Virginia, US
contractor
Mission Technologies

Kubernetes Engineer (Springfield, VA, Virginia, United States)

Mission Technologies

Springfield, Virginia, US
full-time

Software Engineer - Kubernetes

GRVTY

Columbia, Maryland, US
full-time•
1mo ago
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Lead Kubernetes Deployment Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Arlington, Virginia, US
full-time•
2d ago
cFocus Software Incorporated

USAF - Linux/Kubernetes Automation Engineer

cFocus Software Incorporated

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, US
full-time•
4d ago
Base-2 Solutions, LLC

Kubernetes & Big Data Platform Engineer

Base-2 Solutions, LLC

Bethesda, Maryland, US
full-time•
5d ago
VMD Corp

Senior Systems & Platform Engineer – Kubernetes & AI Infra

VMD Corp

Bethesda, Maryland, US
full-time•
2d ago
Akina, Inc.

Development Operations Engineer 2 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Python)

Akina, Inc.

Fort Meade, Maryland, US
full-time•
5d ago
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Kubernetes Engineer Jobs: At a Glance

Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.

Top Companies Hiring

  • Rackner1 role
  • Ford Motor Company1 role
  • Interon IT Solutions1 role
  • Mission Technologies1 role
  • GRVTY1 role
  • Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)1 role

Top Locations

  • Maryland, US5 roles
  • Virginia, US3 roles
  • District of Columbia, US2 roles

Most listings on this page are on-site or hybrid.

Salary Range Overview

Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 90k to USD 273k.

Typical band: USD 141k – 216k.

Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.

Employment Types

  • Full-Time9 roles
  • Contractor1 role

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Featured Kubernetes Engineer Jobs

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  1. #1Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) | DoD Platform Engineering

    RacknerWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Oct 6, 2026

    Kubernetes Engineer (Mid–Senior) | DoD Platform Engineering Ability to Obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Build Secure Kubernetes Platforms That Engineering Teams Depend On Rackner is hiring Kubernetes Engineers across Mid and Senior levels to help design, automate, secure, and operate cloud-native platforms supporting a mi…

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  2. #2Sr Kubernetes Platform Engineer

    Ford Motor CompanyWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-TimePosted Oct 4, 2026

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Join a team building an enterprise-grade private cloud platform from …

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  3. #3Kubernetes Engineer

    Interon IT SolutionsMcLean, Virginia, USContractor

    Contract Type: W2 Title: Senior Kubernetes Engineer Location: DC Metro area, NYC Metro area (hybrid, 3x week) Needs to Local DC/VA/MD/NY Required to take Assessment before submission and required to attend F2F interview Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to design, build, and optimize highly scal…

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  4. #4Kubernetes Engineer (Springfield, VA, Virginia, United States)

    Mission TechnologiesSpringfield, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 90k–194k / year

    Requisition Number: 28985 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $194,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Sy…

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  5. #5Software Engineer - Kubernetes

    GRVTYColumbia, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 133k–201k / yearPosted Sep 9, 2026

    What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer-based systems. Will work closely with other talented engineers to create software…

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  6. #6Lead Kubernetes Deployment Engineer

    Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)Arlington, Virginia, USFull-TimeUSD 135k–273k / yearPosted Oct 7, 2026

    Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Software Engineer in Deployment to lead a team focused on developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment of Kubernetes-based products. This on-site role emphasizes advancing deployment automation and collaborating with engineers fro…

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  7. #7USAF - Linux/Kubernetes Automation Engineer

    cFocus Software IncorporatedLinthicum Heights, Maryland, USFull-TimePosted Oct 5, 2026

    cFocus Software seeks a Linux/Kubernetes Automation Engineer to join our program supporting the United States Air Force (USAF). This position is on-site in Linthicum Heights, MD. This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance. Qualifications: • Active TS/SCI clearance • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology,…

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  8. #8Kubernetes & Big Data Platform Engineer

    Base-2 Solutions, LLCBethesda, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 120k–170k / yearPosted Oct 4, 2026

    Base-2 Solutions, LLC is seeking a DevOps engineer to design, deploy, and maintain a full-stack containerized microservices platform in a mission-focused environment. The role centers on Kubernetes-based pipelines with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, and requires strong CI/CD expertise and collaboration across cro…

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  9. #9Senior Systems & Platform Engineer – Kubernetes & AI Infra

    VMD CorpBethesda, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 150k–190k / yearPosted Oct 7, 2026

    Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD seeks a Systems and Platform Engineer with TS/SCI to design and optimize Kubernetes clusters for enterprise AI workloads. You will build secure, automated pipelines and maintain Linux systems across cloud and on-prem environments. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in platform engi…

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  10. #10Development Operations Engineer 2 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Python)

    Akina, Inc.Fort Meade, Maryland, USFull-TimeUSD 218k–267k / yearPosted Oct 4, 2026

    Development Operations Engineer 2 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Python) Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required Position ID: 11-8869-DEVOPS2 Location: Fort Meade, Maryland Description: Responsible for system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, test, integration, and configuration of VLP/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireles…

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About Kubernetes Engineer Jobs

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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