MITRE · 12 hours ago
Senior Container Platform Engineer
Bedford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges. They are seeking a Senior Container Platform Engineer to manage and maintain Kubernetes-based platform environments while assisting with DevOps pipelines for containerized applications.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deploying, managing, maintaining, and operating container-based platform environments based on Kubernetes technology
Working with MITRE developers and product managers to create and optimize secure pipelines to deliver container-based business capabilities better, faster, and more safely
Working with other team members to use automation and DevOps practices to fundamentally improve the way we currently deliver IT services
Ensuring appropriate processes are in place to meet compliance requirements
Contributing to our enterprise shift toward the cloud by leveraging platform-as-a-service capabilities to facilitate faster software delivery with better reliability and security
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science mathematics or similar technical degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based container technology
Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: Software development with languages such as Python and shell scripting, DevOps, Automated software delivery pipelines using continuous integration/delivery principles, IT automation
Self-motivated, curious, and collaborative, with a passion to routinely learn new technologies and develop new skills
Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance with first year
Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred
Significant experience with enterprise Kubernetes container technology (OpenShift experience preferred) and managing enterprise container platforms
Familiarity with container vulnerability scanning tools and remediation
Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines, workflows, and associated tools, such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, etc
Experience with compliance frameworks to protect sensitive data (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC, etc.)
Familiarity with scripting and automation tools, such as shell scripts, Python, Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Argo CD, or other similar tools/languages
Familiarity with cloud container platform technology and/or serverless technology
Good written and oral communication skills, to include ability to effectively develop technical support documentation
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Katie Schroth
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Kerry Buckley
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