Senior Kubernetes Engineer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🔙 Backend Engineer

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Cherokee Federal

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Healthcare • Logistics • Manufacturing

Cherokee Federal is a U. S. federal systems integrator and government contractor that empowers mission success for more than 60 U. S. federal agencies. With a global workforce of over 5,000, it delivers advanced technology (cloud, cybersecurity, data & analytics), health services, intelligence analysis and operational support, logistics and sustainment, mission-critical manufacturing, program and engineering technical services, and dynamic contracting solutions to support federal priorities and national security. Cherokee Federal is part of Cherokee Nation Businesses and focuses on mission-focused, U. S. -made solutions.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Kubernetes deployments supporting cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS • Automate application deployment and scaling processes to improve operational efficiency • Monitor Kubernetes cluster health, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure availability, reliability, and performance • Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and provide guidance on containerized application best practices • Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies and disaster recovery processes • Manage and support containerized applications and associated Kubernetes infrastructure • Apply Kubernetes networking concepts, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway • Use Helm and Kustomize to manage the application layer within Kubernetes • Manage and use observability tools such as Grafana and Istio • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within Kubernetes environments • Stay current with new Kubernetes features and tools and integrate appropriate technologies as needed • Collaborate with customers, development teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, and deployments • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker • Experience managing Kubernetes within AWS EKS environments • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway • Experience with Helm and Kustomize for configuration and application management • Experience managing and utilizing observability tools such as Grafana and Istio • Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation • Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, network policies, and disaster recovery processes • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues within Kubernetes environments • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams • Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401K • Other possible benefits as provided • Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply