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Kubernetes Software Platform Engineer

Spectric Labs

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Chantilly, VA
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$100,000 - $190,000

Job Description

Job Title: Kubernetes Software Platform Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA (On-Site) Travel: None
Clearance Level: Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Type: Full-time

Join Our Team

Spectric Labs uses advanced technology to address Intelligence Community challenges in
innovative ways. Join our team of engineers and make an immediate impact for our clients. As part
of our engineering team, you'll demonstrate that there’s a creative solution to every problem. Your
passion, creativity, and dedication drive you to apply the most innovative methods to tackle some
of the toughest challenges faced by the US Government.

Job Description

Spectric Labs is looking for a motivated engineer to make an immediate impact for our customers
and the company, based in Chantilly, VA. We are a small, growing company seeking a candidate
responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing a globally deployed, classified
Linux-based research and development network and Kubernetes clusters. Successful candidates
will have experience working on TS/SCI systems and networks and are familiar with security
policies, procedures, and tools. Ideal candidates will also have working knowledge of tools used in
Kubernetes platform maintenance, including Kubernetes and Helm, as well as DevOps tools for the
development, build, and deployment of software to the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux DevOps Tools:

o Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman)

o Experience with container deployment technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm)

o Expertise in DevSecOps practices, with hands-on experience managing CI/CD
pipelines, automation, and secure system integrations (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Azure
DevOps).

o Experience with software used for applications monitoring including Elasticsearch,
Prometheus, Grafana.

o Strong understanding of virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V, VMware) and cloud
technologies (Azure, AWS).
, o Experience using Puppet and Ansible for configuration management of Linux-based
servers.

o Working knowledge of Red Hat Satellite for operating and securing RHEL
environments.

o Understanding of GPU acceleration and AI workloads on Kubernetes platforms

o Experience with end-to-end automation and deployment of applications and
updates to bare metal, VM, and containerized workloads and deployments

• System Optimization and Performance Tuning:

o Lead advanced performance tuning initiatives for Linux servers, optimizing CPU,
memory, disk I/O, and network performance to meet enterprise-level demands.

o Implement proactive monitoring strategies using advanced to ensure system health
and identify performance bottlenecks.

o Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across infrastructure, applications, and
network systems, leveraging deep expertise in performance analysis and system
diagnostics.

o Develop and maintain complex automation scripts (shell, Python, etc.) to handle
large-scale tasks, such as automated deployments, patch management, and
monitoring.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

o Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI and a CI
polygraph.

o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or
equivalent experience).

o 3+ years of experience in Linux-based DevOps or Kubernetes administration,
including managing enterprise-level infrastructures.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• TS/SCI CI Poly

We take care of you so you can be at your best:

• 20-40 days of paid time off annually (based on experience)
• Unused time-off balance paid annually as cash bonus
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer 401k contribution of 25% of pay with no matching or vesting requirements
, • Access to Dependent Care FSA
• Company-paid life insurance
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plans with no-cost and low-cost premiums
• Employer contribution of $3,500 (annually) for health savings account (HSA); access to
Health Care FSA
• $10,000 cash-in-lieu bonus (annually) if you have qualified medical coverage from another
source
• Employee ownership through stock awards provided to all employees
• Reimbursement opportunities for education, training, and conferences

Salary:

The estimated salary range for this position is $100K-$190K. This range is not guaranteed and will
depend on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spectric Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, physical or mental disabilities, genetic factors, veteran status, or other protected
status as required by law.
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