Kubernetes Platform Engineer; Hybrid

Kubernetes Platform Engineer (Hybrid) - 25527

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace by USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. We provide continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401(k) benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Enlighten is looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer with a strong background in Cloud technologies (AWS), proficiency in Go programming, and hands‑on experience with Kubernetes. In this hybrid role, you will play a key part in advancing innovative technology solutions. You will work independently, swiftly addressing and resolving issues while aligning with broader strategic objectives.

• The Control Plane team supports the platform that other teams deploy their services to and delivers a solid product to our customers.
• Collaborate with engineers from other teams to build new features and capabilities.
• Implement platform services in Kubernetes.
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot critical technical issues.
• Mentor new team members, both junior and senior.
• Improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
• Work with a distributed team of experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with other engineering, QA and documentation teams to execute on product deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

• U.S. Government Secret level clearance desired but not required to start; will be processed for a Secret clearance if one is not currently held. U.S. citizenship required.
• Relevant experience: 9 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 7 years with a Master’s, 10 years with a Ph.D. or J.D., or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years.
• Professional and in-depth experience with Go, with strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong systems integrator with an eye for optimizing and enhancing existing code bases.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and its ecosystem (service meshes, scalability, volume management, etc.).
• Experience working in a Kubernetes‑based environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining APIs.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform) and modern cloud tools (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, hosts, networks, security, applications, and scripting proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week in Greenville, SC, with flexibility for schedule changes.

• Experience with Kubernetes Operators/Controllers development.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and inter‑service communication.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Git Lab‑CI).
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and use of standard development tools (Youtrack, Git Lab, Nexus, etc.).
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications may be required in this position as directed by the customer.