Kubernetes Engineer (DevOps) with a TS Clearance, a SCI preferred
Location: Lorton, VA, or THE FIRM WILL PAY FOR RELOCATION TO THE DC AREA.
M-F, 5 days in the office, regular business hours
You must possess an active TS clearance and the firm will upgrade you to a SCI if you do not currently possess one.
3+ years of leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience and 8+ years of demonstrated performance in related technology.
Up to 20% domestic travel
The firm offers incredible growth, work, and wonderful benefits
Salary is up to $200,000
This International employee-focused State-of-the-Art Government Contractor provides migration, networking, computing, and security for hybrid cloud environments with cutting-edge contracts nationwide. The firm seeks a Cleared Kubernetes Engineer (DevOps) to join our dynamic team in Lorton, Virginia. You will be responsible for leading the management and optimization of our Istio service mesh and the applications that run inside of it. As part of our infrastructure team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our microservices-based applications’ reliability, security, and performance, including Jira, Confluence, Gitlab, and Bitbucket.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Ability to develop solutions to complex IS compliance and security problems.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, Helm, and Istio.
- Experience managing microservices-based applications.
- Microsoft Information Request SAF/AQ Project Order Confidential and Proprietary
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to document and troubleshoot issues that arise in a production environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility required
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience in relevant areas of business.
- Technical certifications in Azure
- Application development experience on Azure
What they offer you:
As part of the team and company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team that values their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. In addition, we offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
Unsurpassed benefits:
The firm offers extensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Insurance, pays 80% of the premiums, free life insurance, STD/LTD, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment & Worker’s Compensation. A 401(k) Retirement Plan, an annual Performance/Profit-Sharing bonus program, and a stock incentive plan.
The firm offers tuition reimbursement per calendar year for eligible fees and expenses of a degree related to your job for career advancement. In addition, the firm will pay for IT training as required and offers a bonus program for certifications achieved while at the firm.
PTO is 120 hours (15 days) per year plus nine company holidays.
The firm offers other unique benefits, such as affordable Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection services. The firm provides a monthly phone and Internet allowance, plus a company laptop and service plan