Responsibilities
- Support and manage Kubernetes infrastructure hosted on AWS.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and security across cloud platforms.
- Design and sustain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for software deployment.
- Develop and manage reusable Terraform modules for infrastructure provisioning.
- Produce and maintain Helm charts to deploy applications on Kubernetes.
- Diagnose and resolve issues in AWS and Kubernetes environments at all layers.
- Administer AWS IAM policies and configure secure cross-account access.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to meet operational demands and enhance platform capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvements in automation, system performance, monitoring, and operational workflows.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing production Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS).
- Hands-on experience building and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
- Track record developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
- Experience creating and managing Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments.
- Solid knowledge of AWS IAM, role-based access controls, and cross-account configurations.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving issues in AWS and Kubernetes environments.
- Proficiency in Python or Go for scripting, automation, and operational tooling.
- Experience operating highly available cloud systems under strict reliability and security standards.
- Ability to assist cross-functional teams and respond to incidents as required.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented problem-solving mindset.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with tools including Nexus, GitLab, Okta, NeuVector, Kyverno, Sumo Logic, monitoring/alerting systems, or Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — Colorado Springs, CO
Other
- This position requires eligibility to obtain and retain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance.
- Occasional onsite presence is required to meet secure program obligations.
- The role operates in a hybrid setup based in Colorado Springs, CO, balancing flexibility with in-person collaboration for classified initiatives.
