Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Position Overview

Bridge Phase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting‑edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We are dedicated to supporting the Air Force’s commitment to technological superiority by providing innovative software engineering services that enhance operational efficiency, security, and agility. We strive to be a trusted partner in advancing the Air Force’s mission of maintaining global readiness and dominance through superior software capabilities.

We are currently seeking a talented Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join our Big Bang product team supporting the U.S. Air Force Platform One. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Platform One is a modern cloud‑era platform that provides valuable tooling, hosts CI/CD Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, and offers a secure Kubernetes platform for hosting microservices. The Big Bang Product is a consumable Kubernetes based platform of applications developed by the Platform One team.

In this role, you’ll focus on Kubernetes platform engineering. The ideal Bridge Phase team member will be proficient in Kubernetes platforms, Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure automation, troubleshooting networks and software systems, and software engineering. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to propose process improvements are essential.

• Expand the Big Bang product integration with open‑source projects (FluxCD, Istio, Kyverno, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
• Improve Kubernetes cluster security and integrate platform observability tools.
• Automate and support Big Bang product releases and upgrades.
• Develop features in Go for the Big Bang CLI tool.
• Maintain Kubernetes cluster infrastructure and Helm/Kustomize templates.
• Develop and optimize CI pipelines and support Git Lab CI runner infrastructure.
• Use Terraform or other IaC tools for provisioning AWS resources.
• Create custom developer portals using projects such as Backstage.io or Crossplane.
• Develop Big Bang Edge for Big Bang deployments to edge network devices.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot O/S, infrastructure, platform, network, and software issues.
• Write test automation using Cypress framework.

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile engineers who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

• Software Engineering experience.
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge in Infrastructure as Code.
• Expertise with containerization and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Linux. Comfortable working in a terminal.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, networking concepts, and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• U.S. Citizen, eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance per government client requirements.
• Willing to travel annually to San Antonio, TX or Colorado Springs, CO.

At Bridge Phase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value.

Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about.

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
• Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
• Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
• All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge
• Paid sick leave because health always comes first
• 100% paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
• Top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out‑of‑pocket costs
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance included
• Pet insurance to support your four‑legged family
• Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
• Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
• Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live