Kubernetes Administrator

SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented administrator or developer who understands the intricacies of deploying secure Kubernetes environments; Red Hat OpenShift experience is a plus. They work well as a part of a team, prioritize the quality of their product, and seize opportunities to be creative, learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Kubernetes in an on-premises environment
• Administer, maintain and monitor the Kubernetes clusters and hardware infrastructure
• Design and manage the cluster layout, resources, and storage
• Maintain and monitor the containerized platform services
• Support and troubleshoot the cluster, containerized services, and infrastructure issues
• Automate processes as needed
• Work in collaboration with IT, product managers, and development teams
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field
• At least two years professional experience building and maintaining Kubernetes environments
• At least three years professional experience using Linux operating systems
• Strong understanding of Ansible playbooks
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others to debug and solve problems

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred

• Strong development experience using Podman, Docker, docker-compose, and/or Kubernetes
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform version 4+
• Deploying and maintaining CI/CD solutions for DevSecOps such as gitlab-ci and Jenkins
• Experience developing ansible playbooks for process automation
• Experience with VMware compute, storage, and network configurations
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana
• Dell server, switch and SAN configuration and maintenance
• Scripting with bash, python, or perl

*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.

Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible Work Hours

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $138,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.