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Kubernetes Engineer (Remote – U.S.)

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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Kubernetes Engineer (Remote – U.S.)

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Clearance: Not required, but must be eligible for Secret Clearance
Employer: Rackner
Category: Cloud / DevSecOps / Mission Operations

Drive Mission Readiness at Scale

Join Rackner and become part of a high-impact team supporting Air Force Platform One and Air Mobility Command, two of the most critical digital modernization programs in the Department of Defense.

As a Kubernetes Engineer, you’ll design, automate, and maintain secure, cloud-native systems that power global military communications and operational coordination.
This role is ideal for engineers who want to combine technical mastery with national impact — ensuring continuous mission uptime, resilience, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
- Engineer and maintain high-availability Kubernetes environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Automate provisioning and deployment with Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps methodologies.
- Implement secure and compliant architectures aligned with the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design.
- Ensure 24x7x365 uptime and operational stability for Mattermost communication systems.
- Drive R&D and performance testing to improve scalability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across DevSecOps, Security, and Cloud Architecture disciplines.
- Create detailed documentation and runbooks to support compliance and continuity.

Required Skills & Experience

- Advanced expertise with Kubernetes, Istio, Helm, and GitOps workflows
- Experience with custom controllers, CRDs, and operators
- Strong background in Linux systems, networking, and containerization (Docker)
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms
- Hands-on with Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools (GitLab preferred)
- Development background in Go, React, or SQL (Postgres/MySQL) a plus
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) preferred

Mission Operations Schedule

This position supports around-the-clock global operations.
You’ll be part of a trusted rotation ensuring 24x7x365 system uptime.

Shift Options:

- Weekdays: 5:00 PM – 12:30 AM ET or 12:30 AM – 8:00 AM ET
- Weekends: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET, or 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM ET

(Rotations are planned in advance for predictability and work-life balance.)

About Rackner

Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering innovation across DevSecOps, AI/ML, and multi-cloud architecture.
We partner with startups, enterprises, and federal agencies to modernize, secure, and scale their digital ecosystems.

Our teams build solutions that accelerate transformation and strengthen mission resilience — helping the nation’s most critical programs move faster and safer.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
- Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Home office & equipment stipend
- Weekly pay schedule
- Generous PTO & paid holidays
- Certification reimbursement & professional development
- Life, Short-, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Work with a mission-driven, high-autonomy engineering team building real-world impact.

Be the Force Behind the Mission

If you’re a Kubernetes engineer who thrives in high-trust, mission-driven environments , and you want your work to matter on a global scale -- Rackner invites you to join our team.

Apply today to help engineer the backbone of U.S. defense communications.
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