Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.
Job DescriptionSOSi is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.
Essential Job Duties:
- Configure, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters tailored for each IL environment (IL2, IL4, IL5), ensuring support for ESRI ArcGIS services and integration with agency-provided infrastructure from WO-001.
- Develop and manage Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators for declarative deployment and automated scaling of ESRI services, including Notebook Server and GeoAnalytics Server.
- Configure persistent volume claims and provision container-native storage (e.g., AWS EBS, Azure Disks) to support ESRI workloads, ensuring durability and compliance with backup and recovery policies.
- Integrate Kubernetes-native monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Fluentd, or OpenTelemetry) to support observability and IL-compliant reporting across environments.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or a related field, or; five (5) years of equivalent experience in Kubernetes administration.
- Demonstrated experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters, troubleshooting containerized applications, and implementing service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible is required.
- Possess the knowledge and capability to design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in a cloud-native environment using Kubernetes.
- Proficient in Kubernetes cluster orchestration, container networking, Helm chart deployment, and automation of CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (AWS, Azure, GCP), security best practices, and Kubernetes monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.
Work Environment
- Offsite/remote.
- Must have strong internet connection.
- Quit workspace free from interruptions and background noise.
Working at SOSi
All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or related field OR five years equivalent Kubernetes administration experience.
- Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters, troubleshooting containerized applications, and implementing service mesh architectures (Istio or Linkerd).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
- Ability to design, deploy, and manage containerized applications in a cloud-native environment using Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes cluster orchestration, container networking, Helm chart deployment, and automation of CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (AWS, Azure, GCP), security best practices, and Kubernetes monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Experience supporting IL environments (IL2, IL4, IL5) and integration with DoD/agency infrastructure and compliance requirements.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or cloud DevOps certifications (AWS DevOps Pro, Google Cloud DevOps)
SOSi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered a relative strength, with international plan options and substantial employer contribution that support OCONUS and travel-heavy work. Company materials also highlight a comprehensive medical offering alongside wellness support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program is available, with indications of employer matching though specifics are not publicly detailed. This suggests foundational retirement support for eligible employees.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation is often characterized as competitive for cleared, hard‑to‑hire, and certain overseas or mission‑critical roles. Pay levels appear closely tied to contract demands, clearance, and location.
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What We Do
SOSi is a technology and services integrator focused on the aerospace, defense, and government services industry, described as one of the largest private, founder-owned companies in its sector.
