The University of British Columbia (UBC) is looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our platform engineering team. You will advance our Infrastructure as Code practices, manage Kubernetes deployments, and develop Helm configurations for a next-generation modeling and simulation framework. Your work will support scalable, cloud-enabled solutions for the Department of Defense.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and maintain cloud and on-premises infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
Develop and manage Kubernetes clusters, including creating and maintaining Helm charts for complex applications.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring to ensure scalability and reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement best practices.
Ensure secure, resilient environments aligned with Department of Defense and Zero Trust principles.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues across various environments.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, IT, or a related field.
US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, or CRI-O.
Proficiency in Infrastructure Automation & Scripting with languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
Demonstrated experience administering Kubernetes clusters and managing deployments.
Proven ability with Helm for Kubernetes applications.
A strong understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TLS, firewalls, and VLANs.
Proficiency with Git and Git-based workflows.
A strong background in Linux and SELinux system administration.

Nice to Have

Relevant certifications like Security+, CISSP, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Familiarity with Department of Defense security practices and hardened Linux distributions.
Experience with service mesh or API gateway technologies such as Istio, Linkerd, or Kong.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud service providers.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana, or Elastic.
Exposure to Zero Trust architectures and advanced cybersecurity practices.

Technical Stack

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi
Containers & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Podman, CRI-O
Programming & Scripting: Python, Go, Bash
Version Control: Git
Operating Systems: Linux/SELinux
Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure
Service Mesh/API Gateways: Istio, Linkerd, Kong
Monitoring & Logging: Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana, Elastic

Team & Environment

You will integrate into our Modeling and Simulation (M&S) development team and platform engineering group, collaborating in a mission-focused environment.

Benefits & Compensation

Employee ownership with profit-sharing opportunities.
A generous 401K plan.
Full health, dental, life, and vision insurance benefits.
Educational reimbursement.
Professional certification support.
A competitive salary.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position located in Huntsville, AL or Dayton, OH.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are employee-owned and foster a collaborative, innovative culture motivated by mission impact and national security significance.