Kubernetes Cloud Engineer, SWE O

Job Description

Quevera is seeking an entry‑level Kubernetes Cloud Engineer to support mission‑focused cloud environments running in a TS/SCI FSP setting. This exciting role is ideal for someone early in their engineering career who has foundational experience with Kubernetes, AWS services, and containerized applications. You will work closely with experienced engineers to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot production systems while building your technical skills in cloud engineering, automation, and secure operations.

Quevera employees voted Quevera as a TOP EMPLOYER in the Baltimore /DC area by the Washington for 2025 for the 5th consecutive year!

• Medical/Dental/Vision (
  100% Employer Paid Medical Plan
  )
• Short/Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Life Insurance (
  Employer Paid
  )
• Yearly $5,000 towards education/training/certification.
• Employees are in control of their career path through our Career Pathway Program.

Employer paid Company Vacation Package for you and a guest !

Quevera will match up to 6% towards your 401K and an additional 4% profit sharing!

REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

• Assist with the deployment and maintenance of Kubernetes workloads in Amazon EKS
• Support engineers in building and configuring EKS clusters, node groups, and IAM roles
• Use kubectl and Helm to help deploy, update, and troubleshoot containerized applications
• Provide support with basic AWS networking tasks including VPC, subnet, and security group updates
• Help administer EKS add‑ons such as CoreDNS, kube‑proxy, and VPC CNI under guidance
• Manage secrets using AWS Secrets Manager or Vault while following mission security requirements
• Assist with monitoring and logging using Cloud Watch, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts involving pods, deployments, and cloud resources
• Support CI/CD processes and Git Ops workflows using tools such as Git Hub Actions, AWS CLI, and ArgoCD
• Document workflows, procedures, and updates to support team knowledge sharing

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent four (4) years of hands‑on experience
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance
• Foundational understanding of Kubernetes concepts including pods, deployments, and services
• Basic experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, IAM, or S3
• Familiarity with Docker and container‑based development
• Exposure to monitoring or logging tools such as Cloud Watch, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Basic familiarity with CI/CD concepts or Git‑based workflows
• Strong willingness to learn, take direction, and grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities
• Ability to work effectively within a technical team and adapt to a mission‑driven environment

• Any internship, personal project, or coursework involving Kubernetes, cloud computing, or Dev Ops.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.