Kubernetes Platform Network Engineer - Hybrid

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Full Time Radford, VA, US

Supporting the AECC project, the Platform Network Engineer develops and maintains the Kubernetes-based network architecture for the US Army. This role focuses on a software-defined infrastructure utilizing CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision network foundations for multitenant hosting across global sites.

• Location: Radford, VA (Hybrid telework/onsite as needed)
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an IT-related field
• Experience: Mid-to-senior level networking experience in enterprise environments
• Work Schedule: Full-time

• Baseline: Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II
• Computing Environment: Must obtain a certification (Cisco DCNX, PCNSE, CKA, or Red Hat Open Shift) within 6 months of hire

• Architecture Maintenance: Work with Government engineers to develop and maintain the AECC Kubernetes-based networking architecture.
• Infrastructure as Code: Deploy and maintain IaC pipelines for automated network provisioning and configuration management.
• Network Administration: Perform daily patching and upgrading of Kubernetes networking components like CNI plugins.
• Health Monitoring: Monitor network resource health and utilization, providing troubleshooting and root cause analysis for hosting platform issues.

• Kubernetes Networking: Expertise in CNI plugins (Calico, Cilium), service discovery, ingress controllers, and DNS management.
• Automation: Strong proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, and scripting (Python/Bash).
• Enterprise Protocols: Knowledge of mTLS, service mesh, and standard routing protocols.

• DoD Standards: Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and the IAVM process.
• Platform Familiarity: Experience with Red Hat Open Shift, Rancher, or vanilla Kubernetes.

• Excellence: The chance to be part of a company that has a reputation for excellence in task execution.
• Time Off: Full-time associates receive 3 weeks of paid vacation each year plus 11 federal holidays.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Secondary Insurance, Dental, and Vision.
• Financial Security: 401K program with Fidelity (including company match) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Insurance: Short-term and Long-term Disability at no cost, plus Voluntary Life and AD&D options.