Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Cherokee Federal

Senior Kubernetes Engineer managing secure, scalable AWS EKS environments for Cherokee Federal. Automating deployments, supporting CI/CD, and operating containerized microservices infrastructure.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining Kubernetes deployments in AWS EKS, with a strong focus on automation, security best practices, and observability tools. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and containerized application management.

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Kubernetes ManagementAWS EKS ExperienceContainerization TechnologiesCI/CD Pipeline SupportObservability Tools

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Hard Skills

Kubernetes ConceptsDockerHelmKustomizeCNI PluginsIngress ControllersKubernetes Security Best PracticesDisaster Recovery ProcessesTroubleshootingApplication Deployment Automation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationAttention to DetailProactive ApproachCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GrafanaIstioKubernetes Gateway

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGrafanaKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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