about 2 hours ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$184k - $285k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and operate Kubernetes and container platforms supporting mission-critical workloads.
- Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
- Ensure platform scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
- Participate in Agile planning, execution, and continuous improvement activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in complex environments.
- Communicate platform status, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders.
- Deliver innovative technical solutions and maintain customer trust through engineering expertise and professionalism.
- Lead or assist with the design and implementation of complex integrated container platforms.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator and Terraform Associate certifications are required.
- A DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 451 System Administrator work role is required, such as Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, or CISSP.
- At least 6 years of systems or DevOps engineering experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on Kubernetes and container technology experience, is required.
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift is required.
- Experience operating scalable, reliable, and secure containerized environments in enterprise or mission-critical settings is required.
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines, container build processes, infrastructure automation, container runtimes, orchestration tooling, and supporting services is required.
- Experience with Rancher, Helm, Docker, Cilium, Rook, Ceph, MinIO, S3, and PortWorx is required.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
- Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment is required.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid time off and holidays; parental leave and dependent care; flexible work arrangements; professional development; employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Full-time employees are eligible for the benefits programs.
- The role is designated as essential personnel and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.
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About MetroStar
MetroStar, a Veritas Capital portfolio company, is delivering next-generation products and solutions to U.S. government agencies. Focused on mission acceleration and cutting-edge technology, we equip agencies with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the future of national security, including AI, digital transformation, application modernization, and enterprise IT. We are eclectic – coders, creatives, strategists, and everything in between. To find out why we love what we do and to search our open positions, visit us at metrostar.com/join-us