Kubernetes Engineer

Kubernetes Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

• We are seeking an experienced  a junior Kubernetes Engineer to join our team.

• You will be responsible for support designing, implementing, and managing our OpenShift based Kubernetes environments to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of applications.

• This role involves working closely with development teams to support DevOps practices, automate workflows, and facilitate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

• Your contributions will directly impact the success of the customers' mission, our team, and ultimately CACI!

• In return, CACI will provide you with a company that fosters a culture based on integrity, strong ethics, quality work, and professionalism, while supporting your career growth aspirations.

***The hybrid position requires a mix of remote and client site work. It requires local residence for onsite support at government sites in the Washington DC geographic area.***

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance OpenShift/Kubernetes deployments and solutions to support multiple .NET application migrations from VM hosts to the DISA OpenShift Containers-as-a-Service Platform.

• Help onboard additional 3rd party product containers into the Kubernetes application architecture.

• Manage and maintain OpenShift environments, ensuring security, stability, and scalability.

• Automate deployment, scaling, and management processes using Ansible, GitLab and like, CI/CD tools.

• Work with development teams to containerize applications and build Kubernetes configurations for deploying and running the applications in OpenShift Kubernetes.

• Monitor and troubleshoot OpenShift environments, identifying and resolving issues promptly.

• Implement and maintain monitoring and logging solutions for early detection of issues and performance bottlenecks.

• Help maintain Container security posture by monitoring StackRox based vulnerability reports.

• Ensure compliance with security policies and practices, including the management of roles, secrets, and access controls.

• Participate in the planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2+ years systems engineering experience

• Must have experience building Kubernetes solutions in OpenShift, Rancher or similar non-cloud managed Kubernetes platform

• Strong background in Exposure to Linux/Unix Administration

• Solid Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AzureDevOps).

• Experience with automation/configuration management using Helm, Ansible

• CompTIA Security+ Certification required or able to be obtained within 3 months of hire date

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, with an active secret DoD security clearance (interim will be considered)

Desired: 

• Certifications in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, or other relevant areas are highly desirable.

• Proficiency Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)

• Experience in Puppet, Chef, or equivalent technologies

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$52,700-$105,400

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.