Kubernetes Architect with Security Clearance

apartmentMaximus Inc placeHouston calendar_month 

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a Kubernetes Architect.

The Kubernetes Architect designs and manages large
  • scale Kubernetes environments supporting containerized workloads across the A1 MCE platform.

This role is Hybrid at our San Antonio office and requires a Secret security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS195, T3, Band 6 Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Architect and operate enterprise Kubernetes clusters.
  • Implement security hardening and compliance within container platforms
  • Define container platform standards and governance.
  • Provide architecture guidance for containerized applications to Lead Cloud Architect and government stakeholders.
  • Ensure scalability, performance, and security of container workloads.
  • Integrate Kubernetes into CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
  • Support multi-cloud container orchestration strategies.
  • Support monitoring and logging for container environments.
  • Collaborate with cloud architects and engineering teams Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to commute on-site as needed to San Antonio, Texas.
  • 5+ years Kubernetes platform experience.
  • Advanced certification (CKA, CKS).
  • Active IAT/IAM Level II certification Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience with DoD cloud environments (e.g., Platform One, Cloud Once, AWS Gov Cloud, etc.) and Kubernetes-based PaaS.
  • Expertise with service mesh (Istio/Linkerd) and ingress architectures.
  • Experience in multi-cluster / multi-region deployments to include scaling best practices and related strategies.
  • Knowledge of container security (runtime protection, image scanning).
  • Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux) and platform automation.

#techjobs #clearance #veteransPage Minimum Requirements TCS195, T3, Band 6 EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.
Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.
Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

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