[Hiring] Kubernetes Engineer @Cherokee Federal

Role Description

The Kubernetes Engineer (Senior) is responsible for managing and orchestrating containerized applications while ensuring system scalability, reliability, availability, and performance. This position supports cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS and works closely with development and cross-functional teams to maintain secure, efficient, and highly available Kubernetes environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, and deployments.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience managing Kubernetes within AWS EKS environments.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
• Experience with Helm and Kustomize for configuration and application management.
• Experience managing and utilizing observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, network policies, and disaster recovery processes.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues within Kubernetes environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Requirements

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Kubernetes deployments supporting cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS.
• Automate application deployment and scaling processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor Kubernetes cluster health, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and provide guidance on best practices for containerized applications.
• Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies and disaster recovery processes.
• Manage and support containerized applications and associated Kubernetes infrastructure.
• Apply Kubernetes networking concepts, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
• Utilize configuration-as-code tools, including Helm and Kustomize, to manage the application layer within Kubernetes.
• Manage and utilize observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues within Kubernetes environments.
• Stay current with new Kubernetes features and tools and integrate appropriate technologies into existing environments as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with customers, development teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.
• Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Company Description

Criterion is part of Cherokee Federal—the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart.