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Kubernetes Architect
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site / Customer Site)
Clearance: TS/SCI with FSP
Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink
RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
The Kubernetes Architect is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, security, and sustainment of containerized and cloud-native platforms supporting mission-critical federal programs. This role ensures the availability, scalability, security, and performance of Kubernetes environments while supporting cloud modernization, platform engineering, and enterprise DevSecOps initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, highly available Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support Kubernetes operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Architect and manage cluster networking, ingress/egress, service exposure, and container storage integrations.
• Perform capacity planning for compute, storage, and networking to support containerized workloads.
• Implement platform scaling, resiliency, and reliability engineering practices.
• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes platforms in hybrid and cloud environments (e.g., AWS EKS, Azure AKS, GKE, OpenShift).
• Design and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes workloads and persistent data.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security controls, RBAC, secrets management, network policies, and auditing.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows for automated deployment and configuration management.
• Support application containerization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Recommend and implement improvements to platform governance, change management, and configuration management processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, platform architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to support platform standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI with FSP
• Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes environments
• Proven background implementing highly available and secure container platforms
• Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems and container runtimes (Docker, containerd, CRI-O)
• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, and load balancing technologies
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, CloudFormation, ARM)
• Demonstrated capability to implement backup, recovery, and continuity of operations for containerized platforms
• Proven success optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of Kubernetes clusters
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and logging platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry)
Preferred Qualifications
• Background supporting classified federal programs
• Knowledge of cloud-native and hybrid Kubernetes architectures
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift, Rancher, Tanzu)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and GitOps practices (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery architecture concepts
• Exposure to formal change and configuration management processes
• Demonstrated ability to containerize and modernize legacy applications
• Experience integrating Kubernetes with enterprise identity and security tooling
Why Join RogueThink
You will work on mission-critical federal programs that directly support national security and government transformation while collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role provides access to secure development environments, exposure to emerging technologies, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training, certifications, and clearance upgrades.
Benefits at RogueThink
At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect our core values of integrity, intelligence, and passion. In addition, performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard.
Employee Referral Bonuses
We value our employees’ trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:
• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority.
Observed Federal Holidays
We observe the following holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
Insurance Coverage
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
Training and Development
We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site / Customer Site)
Clearance: TS/SCI with FSP
Employment Type: Full-Time
About RogueThink
RogueThink is a forward-thinking IT services provider supporting mission-critical federal programs. We deliver secure, high-impact technology solutions in classified environments while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Position Overview
The Kubernetes Architect is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, security, and sustainment of containerized and cloud-native platforms supporting mission-critical federal programs. This role ensures the availability, scalability, security, and performance of Kubernetes environments while supporting cloud modernization, platform engineering, and enterprise DevSecOps initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, highly available Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Support Kubernetes operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Architect and manage cluster networking, ingress/egress, service exposure, and container storage integrations.
• Perform capacity planning for compute, storage, and networking to support containerized workloads.
• Implement platform scaling, resiliency, and reliability engineering practices.
• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes platforms in hybrid and cloud environments (e.g., AWS EKS, Azure AKS, GKE, OpenShift).
• Design and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes workloads and persistent data.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security controls, RBAC, secrets management, network policies, and auditing.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows for automated deployment and configuration management.
• Support application containerization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Recommend and implement improvements to platform governance, change management, and configuration management processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, platform architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to support platform standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI with FSP
• Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes environments
• Proven background implementing highly available and secure container platforms
• Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems and container runtimes (Docker, containerd, CRI-O)
• Hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, and load balancing technologies
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, CloudFormation, ARM)
• Demonstrated capability to implement backup, recovery, and continuity of operations for containerized platforms
• Proven success optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of Kubernetes clusters
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and logging platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry)
Preferred Qualifications
• Background supporting classified federal programs
• Knowledge of cloud-native and hybrid Kubernetes architectures
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Kubernetes platforms (OpenShift, Rancher, Tanzu)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and GitOps practices (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery architecture concepts
• Exposure to formal change and configuration management processes
• Demonstrated ability to containerize and modernize legacy applications
• Experience integrating Kubernetes with enterprise identity and security tooling
Why Join RogueThink
You will work on mission-critical federal programs that directly support national security and government transformation while collaborating with a high-performance engineering team that values innovation, autonomy, and technical excellence. This role provides access to secure development environments, exposure to emerging technologies, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including supported technical training, certifications, and clearance upgrades.
Benefits at RogueThink
At RogueThink, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment. Our benefits reflect that commitment, with offerings designed to support your personal and professional well-being.
Compensation
We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect our core values of integrity, intelligence, and passion. In addition, performance bonuses are available to all employees and are based on individual contributions, company performance, and program management recommendations.
Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) Matching program provides dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 6% of employee contributions to a traditional or Roth 401(k) through Vanguard.
Employee Referral Bonuses
We value our employees’ trusted recommendations. To recognize these referrals:
• $8,000 bonus for successfully hired TS/SCI-cleared candidates
• $5,000 bonus for all other successful referrals
Paid Time Off (PTO)
RogueThink offers competitive PTO policies that consider both program requirements and employee seniority.
Observed Federal Holidays
We observe the following holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
Insurance Coverage
We offer comprehensive insurance options, including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
Leave Policies
• Family Leave: Five paid days following the birth or adoption of a child
• Bereavement Leave: Three paid days for the loss of an immediate family member
Training and Development
We invest in our people. RogueThink offers a combination of online and in-person training to ensure our workforce stays ahead of industry trends and evolving technologies.
Educational Assistance
We support your professional and continuing education goals by offering tuition assistance for eligible programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RogueThink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.
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