Kubernetes DevSecOps SME - Charleston, SC; Hybrid Security Clearance

Position: Kubernetes DevSecOps SME - Charleston, SC (Hybrid) with Security Clearance
About Modus
21: MODUS
21 is a Charleston-based technology consulting firm specializing in complex, mission-driven solutions for global business and government clients. We deliver value by streamlining and modernizing client operations through business intelligence, business architecture, and cutting-edge engineering. Mission:
Support the Cloud Engineering, Transition, and Modernization Support Services (CETM) for Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) and the E2IS Integrated Product Team, driving secure migration and modernization of enterprise systems.

Position Summary:

As Kubernetes/DSO SME (SE2), you will provide expert Kubernetes engineering for NIWC Atlantic’s modernization initiatives. You’ll deliver technical leadership for cluster management, architecture, Dev Sec Ops  pipeline integration, and cloud transformation projects, ensuring the secure migration of legacy environments to advanced Kubernetes-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters using Helm and related orchestration tools

• Automate infrastructure management with Infrastructure-as-Code solutions (Terraform)

• Design, integrate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for container-based deployments (Jenkins/Concourse)

• Implement and monitor Kubernetes security policies, including RBAC and Pod Security Standards, and manage tools like Sonar Qube, Fortify, and ZAP for container security

• Monitor clusters and applications using observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana), troubleshooting performance and reliability issues

• Deliver training on cloud service offerings, collaborate with internal teams, and support go-live activities

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, services, deployments, and networking

• Proven experience with AWS cloud platforms and Linux system administration

• Hands-on proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation

• Experience designing and managing Dev Sec Ops  pipelines

• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification;
Security+ certification Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, IT, or related discipline

• At least 3 years’ experience in enterprise Kubernetes/Dev Sec Ops  engineering

• US citizenship and active Top Secret security clearance MODUS
21 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.