Kubernetes Cloud DevOps Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Kubernetes Cloud DevOps Engineer who serves as a technical leader and mentor, ensuring platform reliability, automation maturity, and operational excellence across distributed teams and environments.  This position will be located on Fort Bragg, North Carolina and will be an on-site

position.

Responsibilities

The Kubernetes Cloud DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and sustaining scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-native environments supporting mission-critical operations. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, applying deep technical expertise to solve complex infrastructure and platform challenges while driving continuous improvement across cloud and DevOps ecosystems.

The engineer serves as a technical leader and mentor, ensuring platform reliability, automation maturity, and operational excellence across distributed teams and environments.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

Design, deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes-based cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or hybrid DoD architectures)

Administer container orchestration platforms ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience

Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation

DevOps & Automation

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, secure, and repeatable deployments

Automate provisioning, configuration management, and application delivery workflows

Drive DevSecOps best practices, integrating security into all phases of the pipeline

Operations & Reliability

Monitor system performance, availability, and security posture using modern observability tools

Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud and Kubernetes issues across multiple environments

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Develop and implement innovative solutions to complex technical challenges

Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to platform architecture

Enhance system performance, cost efficiency, and operational scalability

Leadership & Mentorship

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams

Operate independently with minimal oversight while aligning to program and mission objectives

Support team development, knowledge sharing, and DevOps maturity advancement

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Linux Essentials LPI

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Azure Administrator

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (cluster deployment, operations, and troubleshooting)

Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation, etc.)

Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

Proficiency with container technologies (Docker, container registries)

Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Cloud-native tools)

Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Ability to communicate technical ideas and deliver briefings with cross-functional teams work in a high-demand environment and provide technical expertise on all phases of system

Current and active U.S. Drivers License

Current and active U.S. Passport

Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments

Medically/Physically fit for deployment with U.S. Military Forces Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) under the provisions of USCENTCOM Medical Standards

Preferred Skills and Ex

Cisco Certified Network Professional

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer

AWS Solutions Architect

Experience with developing tactical, expeditionary cross-domain solutions to deliver FMV across different environments, enclaves, and networks

Experience with designing, installing, configuring, and troubleshooting expeditionary, global, regional, and disconnected networks, including internal LAN traffic, WAN, Satellite communications, commercial leased lines, long haul circuits, distributed packet processing, data compression, encryption, and various data transport systems

Experience with evaluating projected network usage and reviewing utilization reports

Experience with Agile development methodologies and working with Agile teams using collaboration tools such as Gitlab.

Knowledge of network engineering in cloud and disconnected edge environments

Experience supporting DoD or Federal cloud environments (e.g., IL2–IL6, GovCloud, Azure Government)

Familiarity with DevSecOps, STIG compliance, and RMF frameworks

Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)

Posted Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.