Sr. Kubernetes Platform Engineer/SME

• Lead Kubernetes cluster administration (EKS) including provisioning, upgrades, node group management, and patching
• Architect and optimize platform infrastructure, ensuring scalability and adherence to security baselines
• Oversee creation and maintenance of Kubernetes IaC (Helm charts, Terraform modules) for tenant onboarding and environment configuration
• Manage and patch Kubernetes-layer tooling (Cilium, Karpenter) and associated open-source components
• Own platform network configuration (DNS, firewall services/TIC 3.0, VPN/tunnels)
• Direct base image automation, distribution, and security incident response
• Implement and maintain load balancer configurations (public & ingress, TIC 3.0 compliance)
• Drives development of golden paths and developer self-service capabilities
• Lead contingency planning and disaster recovery strategies, including backup/restore procedures and incident communications
• Produce and maintain platform documentation (POAMs, SOPs, security SOPs, management plans)
• Mentor junior platform engineers and coordinate work across Cloud Ops, App Support, and Automation teams

• 5-7 years in Kubernetes operations with AWS EKS in production
• Bachelor's Degee in a related field
• Must have hands-on experience with Cilium and Karpenter
• Proven leadership in multi-tenant Kubernetes environments
• Expertise in Helm, Terraform, ArgoCD, AWS IAM/RBAC, Cilium, and ECR
• Experience with platform-level security and FedRAMP/NIST compliance
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Go)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends for patching or deployments
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance

Desired Skills:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent experience preferred.