Kubernetes Engineer (DevSecOps)

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Kubernetes Engineer (DevSecOps) to support our Huntsville, AL location (remote opportunities available, but must be in commuting distance to PeopleTec Corporate).

PeopleTec is a company that hires and develops technology talent and puts them to work on client projects across the United States. We specialize in full stack development, Cloud, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), Data Science, and Machine Learning (ML) related initiatives, both in the federal and commercial space. We are currently seeking a Kubernetes Engineer (DevSecOps) to support our Huntsville, AL location.

The Kubernetes Engineer (DevSecOps) is responsible for Kubernetes application deployment, administration, and lifecycle management. This role will work extensively with Helm, Kustomize, and other Kubernetes tooling to ensure applications are deployed efficiently and securely. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining and securing Kubernetes clusters in multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS) and will implement DevSecOps best practices across the software development lifecycle.

Duties:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-native solutions across Azure and AWS.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes applications using Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps methodologies.
• Assist in developing and implementing network security configurations within cloud environments.
• Support the implementation of DoD-approved enterprise authentication in Azure, leveraging security protocols and best practices.
• Implement and manage Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for multi-platform products in Azure and AWS, ensuring security and compliance.
• Maintain Kubernetes cluster operations, including monitoring, scaling, and security hardening.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring adherence to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171 standards.
• Improve and support CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines for cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of cloud and DevSecOps strategies with business objectives.
• Work with open-source software to maintain an agnostic approach to cloud-native deployments.

Required Skills/Experience:

• IAT II certification.
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure/network engineering-related work, with at least 3 years working in Azure or AWS cloud environments, with a proven track record of designing and managing cloud solutions.
• Experience working in and applying STIG and other server hardening settings in a cloud environment, ensuring high security and compliance.
• Cloud service/vendor certifications from Azure (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator Associate).
• Strong experience with Kubernetes administration, Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps workflows.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including configurations and optimizations.
• Experience implementing enterprise authentication and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in cloud environments.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying cloud-native applications through SDLC processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services.
• Proficient in using Terraform to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Competent working with multiple CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Ansible, Azure DevOps).
• Experience using Ansible for server and workstation configuration management in large-scale environments.
• Strong networking background with knowledge of BGP, CDN, IP subnetting, network security groups, routing, Palo Alto firewall configurations, load balancing, DNS, etc.
• Experience working with open-source tools to maintain a cloud-agnostic deployment approach.
• Travel: Less than 15%.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment. If required, there may be a requirement to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with DoD cloud environments, including compliance and security requirements. AF FENCES experience strongly desired.
• Experience with AWS & Azure, including cross-cloud integrations and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with Dell APEX or HPE Greenlake.
• Ability to work with clients to gather and translate project requirements into technical solutions.
• Any number of the following certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CKS, KCSA, CKA, CKAD, KCNA, CCO.

Estimated Time to Hire:

• April 2025

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

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