Kubernetes Architect

Job Description

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Secret cleared Kubernetes Architect for the Command, Control & Battle Management (C2/BM) Business Area. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large‑scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All‑Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support an Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter.

ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network‑centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC
2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, other domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.

• Architect, build and manage end‑to‑end prototype lifecycle, from conceptual design and lab setup to software configuration, troubleshooting, and final documentation.
• Identify material requirements (hardware, software, supplemental staffing, etc.)
• Ensure finalized thin‑line prototypes are validated by the Solution Architect and Engineering Leads.
• Serve as a Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing architectural guidance, technical leadership and best practices to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking and development teams to ensure secure and compliant platform operations.

• BS degree and 12‑15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10‑13 years of prior relevant experience;
  Doctorate in a technical domain is a plus.
• Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Must be able and willing to travel 10% of the time.
• Deep expertise with enterprise Kubernetes distributions such as RKE2 or similar production‑grade platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes architecture, including control plane components, worker node design, scheduling, networking, storage and security.
• Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops  methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks and container security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance optimization and platform reliability engineering skills.
• Experience deploying Kubernetes on‑prem, preferably Harvester.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Curious self‑starter that can excel in a prototyping environment to turn customer desire into executable solution candidates. Must be able to consider cost, schedule, technology, and risks.

• Experience with Rancher, Helm, ArgoCD, Git Ops workflows, Istio or service mesh technologies, Prometheus/Grafana.
• Familiar with Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience designing, implementing and supporting Kubernetes in DDIL environments.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Original Posting:
May
272026