Kubernetes SME

Requirements: 

• Active Top Secret (TS) with SCI eligibility
• BS in Computer Science or related discipline OR equivalent in IT related field/work experience
• Possess Certification in IAT 8570 Level II Certification (Security CE, CCNA Security) or higher
  • 5 years of experience in Linux
  • Work Experience Threshold: at least 2 years of demonstrated experience in:
    1. Agile Team oversight & solution management
    2. Kubernetes, Istio, and Helm expertise
    3. GitOps and Continuous Deployment in hybrid environments
    4. Custom Kubernetes Operators & Custom Helm charts
    5. Custom Admission Controllers & Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
  • At Least 1 year of experience providing the following:
    1. technical guidance to other engineers and
    2. Platform One product implementation (specifically Big Bang) or other DevSecOps Platform development.
         

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Agile, or Scrum methodologies. 
• DevOps or DevSecOps certification or training
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge of programming languages and software development lifecycle
• Analyzing information to recommend and plan development stories   
• Desire to work in fast-paced environment
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects
• Ability to communicate with other team members effectively
• Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional, Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, Architect with Google Cloud Platform: Infrastructure, and MS Network Certifications

Primary Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• The successful candidate must be self-driven and possess the analytical skills to resolve challenging technical issues, often through collaboration with other technical subject matter experts.
• Design containerization (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) framework solutions in deployment and operations in a Federal Cloud Implementation
• Containerize algorithms and applications in a cloud environment
• Build Docker Images, manage Docker Registries, implement workflow process, in an HPC environment with parallel computing resources
• Design using Well-Architected design principles to develop robust, efficient, and secure cloud solutions
• Provide implementation guidance/support to the customer throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop tools and documentation to enable the support organizations to resolve customer issues, including complex technical scenarios dealing with cloud architecture
• Lead and present technical concepts in discussions and presentations

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Information Summary:

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It is the policy of SandTech Solutions to provide an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, workers’ compensation status, or veteran status.

SandTech Solutions offers employees a competitive 401k program with a 4% matching program, rich Medical/Life/Dental benefits, professional development reimbursement, three weeks Paid Time Off, & other perks.