Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes with Security Clearance

Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes - TS/SCI Eligible - San Antonio, TX onsite Job Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes to join our team and drive the development and deployment of scalable, containerized applications in mission-critical environments. In this role, you will take ownership of building robust Kubernetes infrastructure, authoring and managing manifests, and optimizing CI/CD workflows to ensure high availability and streamlined delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional DevOps and platform teams to enhance system reliability, improve application observability, and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using modern tools like Terraform and Ansible. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of Kubernetes, strong programming skills, and hands-on experience with monitoring and automation in complex distributed systems. An active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance are required. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy scalable, containerized applications within Kubernetes environments to ensure consistent and reliable delivery. Author and maintain Kubernetes manifests, including Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, and Secrets, following best practices for configuration management. Implement, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows for Kubernetes-based applications. Diagnose and resolve deployment, infrastructure, and runtime issues across Kubernetes clusters to maintain high availability and performance. Monitor application health and resource utilization, leveraging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar for proactive performance management. Develop and maintain centralized logging and monitoring solutions for observability and incident response in Kubernetes environments. Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to enhance Kubernetes infrastructure, improve application resilience, and streamline delivery processes. Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm to standardize and automate infrastructure provisioning. Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and container orchestration strategies. Participate actively in agile development ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, contributing to continuous improvement and team alignment. Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in software development, including building, deploying, and supporting production-grade applications. 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, orchestration, scaling, and cluster management. Understand containerization technologies, particularly Docker, and their role in modern application architecture. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes networking, service discovery, DNS, ingress controllers, and load balancing mechanisms. Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js, used in application and infrastructure development. Practical experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) for automated testing, building, and deployment. Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, including Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation, to automate provisioning and configuration. Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, Fluentd, and the Elastic Stack for system and application visibility. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on debugging complex, distributed systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Must possess an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required to be considered. Preferred Qualifications Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). Experience with serverless technologies (e.g., Knative, OpenFaaS). Experience working with git at the command-line Experience working with the Linux CLI and Linux scripting Contribution to open-source Kubernetes projects. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Unlimited Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, Education and Certification Reimbursement Program, 401(k) retirement plan with safe harbor employer match after 3 months, Prepaid legal plan and ID protection plan available, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance available. EEOC Statement IPSecure is an Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.