Kubernetes Architect

Leidos

Kubernetes Architect at Leidos supporting design and implementation of battle management systems. Collaborating with teams to ensure secure operations and prototype development.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityKubernetesNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build and manage end-to-end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation.
Identifies material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.)
Ensures finalized thin-line prototype are validated by the Solution Architect and Engineering Leads.
Serve as a Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing architectural guidance, technical leadership and best practices to engineering teams.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking and development teams to ensure secure and compliant platform operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience
Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Deep expertise with enterprise Kubernetes distributions such as RKE2 or similar production-grade platforms
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture, including control plane components, worker node design, scheduling, networking, storage and security
Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and container security best practices
Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization and platform reliability engineering skills
Experience deploying Kubernetes on-prem, preferably Harvester
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Curious self-starter that can excel in a prototyping environment to turn customer desire into executable solution candidates.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesKubernetes architectureDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinesautomation frameworkscontainer securitytroubleshootingperformance optimizationplatform reliability engineeringHarvester

Soft Skills

communication skillstechnical leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingself-startercuriosity

Certifications

BS degreeMasters degreeActive Secret security clearanceTop Secret clearance