Rancher/RKE2 Kubernetes Platform Engineer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer, well-versed in using Kubernetes in a DoD environment. This work is in support of development teams who will be developing and deploying containerized applications on Kubernetes platforms.

Assume role as team Subject Matter Expert for Rancher RKE2
• Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying Kubernetes platforms in multiple environments
• Operate and maintain Kubernetes platforms in support of end-user developers
• Assist or assume primary role in deploying new appliances within said Kubernetes platforms
• Produce and/or review documentation related to the platforms
• Work with design team in expanding platform capabilities to support end users

• Secret Clearance
• 10+ years of experience with platform management, DevOps, Cloud, and infrastructure in an industry environment
• 5+ years of experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes
• 5+ years of experience migrating or deploying containerized applications into Kubernetes
• 5+ years of experience configuring networking and ingress, storage, and security in Kubernetes
• 5+ years of experience configuring or integrating logging, monitoring, and metrics capabilities into Kubernetes
• Experience with automation and scripting, including Python, Ansible and bash scripts
• Experience with developing Helm charts and DevOps pipelines in tools such as GitLab CI
• Knowledge of networking concepts and how to troubleshoot issues
• Experience with Rancher RKE2 and Rancher Multi Cluster Manager
• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience working in secure environments
• Experience with automated scripts to install and harden operating systems using Government STIGs