Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in our software development lifecycle (SDLC) for pipelines supporting web application deployments. The candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines across various applications and ensuring seamless integration of security requirements into development workflows. This role requires familiarity with cloud systems, coding languages, and tools for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC). This team will be supported at a remote capacity out of any of our Dark Wolf main locations. 

• Responsibilities:
  • Building platform services including Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, application deployment pipelines
  • Building and supporting Grafana deployments and dashboards for customers
  • Developing and enhancing secure automation workflows using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or similar platforms
  • Using IaC and CaC tools, such as Terraform, Gitlab and Ansible, to manage infrastructure scalability and security
  • Troubleshooting, identifying, and innovating solutions for technical challenges in software development and cloud architecture
  • Contributing to technical documentation, processing improvements, and project deliverables
  • Assisting in handling escalations and providing technical customer service
•  Qualifications:
  • 5+ years in DevOps or related fields, with increasing responsibility in technical tasks
  • 2+ years with CI/CD Tool Chains - Gitlab CI preferred
  • 2+ years of hands on experience with Kubernetes and Cloud DevOps
  • 1+ years of hands on Grafana experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in CI/CD management, security, and workflow optimization
  • Strong skills in software development using Java, Spring, Python, or other relevant technologies
  • Knowledge of multiple cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Experience with AWS CDK IaC tools
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • DOD 8140 IAT Level II
  • US Citizen and an active Secret security clearance
    

This position will be a remote role based out of a Dark Wolf Hub: Herndon, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, Ogden, UT, and Omaha, NE. 

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $140,000.00 - $160,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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