Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, 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. 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 #LI-PRK1 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 $150,000/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. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status