Advanced Kubernetes & Container Management SME

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Tek Synap is seeking an Advanced Kubernetes & Container Management SME to be responsible for designing, deploying, and sustaining Kubernetes container platforms across multi‑cloud and secure DoD environments.

• Architect, deploy, and sustain Kubernetes clusters across unclassified, classified, and SAP environments.
• Develop/manage custom Operators, Helm charts, Admission Controllers, and CRDs.
• Implement Git Ops practices for IaC/CaC to enable automation.
• Provide SME‑level guidance on scaling containerized workloads for JPO mission needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years containerization and Kubernetes experience; 5+ years supporting DoD/secure cloud.
• Demonstrated expertise in Helm charts, CRDs, Operators, and Git Ops/IaC automation.
• DoD 8570: IAT Level II (Security+ CE or higher).
• Active Secret clearance (Top Secret/SAP preferred).

• Kubernetes cluster design & administration (EKS, AKS, Open Shift, Rancher)
• Container orchestration, Helm charts, CRDs, and Operators
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) / Git Ops (Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD)
• Multi‑cloud integration (AWS, Azure, DoD Cloud)
• DoD security compliance for containerized workloads

We are seeking a Advanced Kubernetes & Container Management SME to join our team at the F‑35 Joint Program Office (JPO).

Tek Synap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Tek Synap offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off.

• Location
  :
  Arlington, VA (primary); support to Ft. Worth, TX / Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH
• Type of environment
  :
  Office
• Noise level
  :
  Low
• Work schedule
  :
  On‑site (with limited hybrid flexibility)
• Amount of Travel
  :
  Occasional travel to JPO sites 10‑15% (Ft. Worth, TX; WPAFB, OH)

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

US Citizenship

Clearance requirement
:
Active Secret clearance (Top Secret/SAP preferred).

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Tek Synap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.