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Kubernetes Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

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Onsite Posted April 03, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Not specified
Category Cloud & Infrastructure

Kubernetes Engineer with TS/SCI clearance to design, implement, and operate cloud-based Kubernetes infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP for mission-critical workloads. You will manage clusters, ensure high availability, and support AI/ML analytics workloads.

  • Manage and maintain the Kubernetes cluster, including node management, pod scaling, and resource allocation
  • Ensure high availability and scalability of the AI/ML analytics platform, including monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Manage and maintain dashboards for observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
  • Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy and manage AI/ML models, including monitoring and logging
  • Develop and implement cloud platform automation and standardization across cloud providers

Stack includes Kubernetes across AWS/Azure/GCP, cloud platforms, and DevOps tooling. Key focus areas include observability with Grafana/Prometheus, scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and secure, scalable cloud platform operations.

The ideal candidate is a mid- to senior-level cloud engineer with 8+ years of infrastructure experience, strong Kubernetes container platform expertise, and eligibility for TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. They excel coordinating across cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP), automation, and observability work.

Cloud PlatformKubernetesPython (Programming Language)
GrafanaPrometheusObservability
KubernetesGrafanaPrometheusAmazon Web ServicesAWSMicrosoft AzureAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPJenkinsPythonPowerShellBash
KubernetesK8sCloud PlatformAWSAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPJenkinsPythonPowerShellBashGrafanaPrometheusObservabilityTS/SCITop Secret SCIPolygraph
Amazon Web ServicesAWSMicrosoft AzureAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPKubernetesK8sJenkinsPythonPowerShellBashGrafanaPrometheus
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkanalytical thinkingattention to detail
Industry Government/Public Sector
Job Function Lead cloud/Kubernetes platform engineering for mission-critical workloads supporting national security
Role Subtype Cloud Engineer
Tech Domains Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Python, PowerShell, Grafana, Prometheus, Observability
KubernetesK8sCloud PlatformAWSAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformGCPKubernetes EngineerJenkinsPythonPowerShellBashGrafanaPrometheusTS/SCITop Secret SCIPolygraph

Must have Top Secret SCI clearance with Polygraph, No TS/SCI clearance, On-site in Herndon, VA required

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