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ECS · 9 hours ago

Container Engineer

Mechanicsburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Kubernetes Container Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable Kubernetes infrastructures while collaborating with software teams to optimize performance and resource utilization.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable Kubernetes infrastructures across environments

Collaborate with mission software teams to containerize applications and deploy them on Kubernetes

Optimize Kubernetes cluster performance, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness

Assist Automation and DSO teams with capabilities to support container deployments, sustainment, and cyber requirements

Ensure all efforts comply with RAISE 2.0 guidance and help NAG DSO become Raised Platform of Choice certified

Qualification

KubernetesAWS container servicesCI/CD platformsYAML configurationsIaC toolsLinux-Unix systemsScripting skillsInformation Assurance Technical IISecure software developmentZero-trust architecturesGovernment cloud complianceCertified Kubernetes AdministratorAWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified SysOps Administrator

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification

Secret Clearance eligibility, Top Secret preferred

Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:

In-depth knowledge of Linux-Unix systems and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Expertise in AWS container services (Amazon ECS, ECR, and Fargate)

Expertise with hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD, etc.)

Extensive experience writing and managing YAML configurations for Kubernetes, CI/CD, and automation workflows

Hands-on experience supporting containerized deployments for both GOTS and COTS applications

Familiarity with RAISE 2.0 guidance and the certification process for becoming a Raised Platform of Choice

Expertise with hands-on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)

Proficiency in integrating with DoD cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or hybrid environments)

Strong understanding of secure software development practices, vulnerability management, and incident report

Experience maintaining zero-trust architectures, identity management, and encryption solutions

Strong scripting and automation skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell

Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD CC SRG, or other government cloud compliance requirements

Preferred

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees