Senior Kubernetes Engineer

INNOVIM is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to support North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

As a Senior Kubernetes Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining secure and resilient Kubernetes environments for our application teams. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our platform is easy to use, reliable, and resistant to disruptions. By incorporating good DevSecOps practices, you will help improve the overall security and stability of our Kubernetes clusters. You will ensure that the platform enables application developers to deliver value while exceeding customer needs for stability and security.

$5,000 sign-on bonus
On-site in Colorado Springs, CO

This position CLOSES on 4/2/25

Typical Duties Include:

• Creation and sustainment of Kubernetes clusters
• Installation, configuration, testing, and sustainment of DevSecOps tools
• Integration and automation of the DevSecOps tools to enable CI/CD
• Implementing automation in cluster and tool creation
• Implementing process and procedures for utilizing the DevSecOps pipeline
• Maintenance of the DevSecOps pipeline to ensure availability to the software developers
• Rapid resolution of DevSecOps pipeline issues
• Position may require at times, night and/or weekend work to maintain a secure and resilient system

Basic Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance or Interim Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• 12 or more years of directly related IT experience
• 5 or more years of experience working with containerized and/or cloud platforms and implementing DevSecOps practices
• Experience with containerization and microservices
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (IAC) principles
• Experience working with Kubernetes
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Detail oriented

Desired Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and over 10 years DevSecOps work experience
• Experience Implementing CI/CD deployment pipelines for Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Kubernetes, refactored software projects for integration in larger ecosystem of applications
• Experience implementing DevSecOps in a container ecosystem
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms, like Terraform and Ansible
• Experience in Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration Environments
• Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines in a VMware Tanzu environment
• 3 or more years of experience deploying and maintaining VMWare Tanzu clusters

INNOVIM is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)