2 days ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$165k - $285k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and operate Kubernetes and container platforms for mission-critical workloads.
- Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, container build processes, and infrastructure automation.
- Ensure the scalability, reliability, performance, and security of containerized environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex enterprise environments.
- Deploy, manage, and operate container runtimes, orchestration tooling, and supporting services.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of complex integrated container platforms.
- Communicate platform status, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders.
- Participate in Agile execution, planning, and continuous improvement activities.
- Support continuity of operations as essential personnel during shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with relevant experience permitted as a substitute.
- DoD 8140-compliant certification such as Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, or CISSP.
- At least 6 years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, or site reliability engineering.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tooling including Rancher, Helm, Docker, Cilium, Rook, Ceph, MinIO, S3, or PortWorx.
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, container build processes, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of containerized environments in enterprise or mission-critical settings.
- Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care support.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities and company-paid training or certifications.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Performance-based bonuses and potential referral bonuses.
- Full-time position with rolling applications until filled; essential-personnel duties may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.
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About MetroStar
MetroStar provides IT services and software solutions to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, focusing on digital transformation, AI/ML, application modernization, enterprise IT, and human-centered design. The company operates on government contracts to deliver secure systems and mission-support applications. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar is privately held and a portfolio company of Veritas Capital.