Kubernetes Architect
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Job overview
Maximus is hiring a Kubernetes Architect. The Kubernetes Architect designs and manages large-scale Kubernetes environments, supporting containerized workloads across the A1 MCE platform. This role involves architecting and operating enterprise Kubernetes clusters, implementing security hardening and compliance, and defining container platform standards and governance. The architect also provides guidance for containerized applications and ensures scalability, performance, and security of container workloads.
Key focus areas include Architect and operate enterprise Kubernetes clusters, Implement security hardening and compliance within container platforms, and Define container platform standards and governance.
Successful candidates bring Secret Security Clearance, Commute On-Site To San Antonio, Texas, and 5+ Years Kubernetes Platform Experience. Important skills include Security Hardening, Compliance, Container Platform Standards, Data Governance, Scalability, and Performance. Preferred (not required): Kubernetes, DoD Cloud Environments, Platform One, and Cloud Once.
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Full job description
Maximus is seeking a Kubernetes Architect. The Kubernetes Architect designs and manages large-scale Kubernetes environments supporting containerized workloads across the A1 MCE platform.
This role is Hybrid at our San Antonio office and requires a Secret security clearance.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS195, T3, Band 6
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Architect and operate enterprise Kubernetes clusters.
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Implement security hardening and compliance within container platforms
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Define container platform standards and governance.
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Provide architecture guidance for containerized applications to Lead Cloud Architect and government stakeholders.
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Ensure scalability, performance, and security of container workloads.
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Integrate Kubernetes into CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
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Support multi-cloud container orchestration strategies.
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Support monitoring and logging for container environments.
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Collaborate with cloud architects and engineering teams
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
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Active Secret security clearance.
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Ability to commute on-site as needed to San Antonio, Texas.
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5+ years Kubernetes platform experience.
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Advanced certification (CKA, CKS).
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Active IAT/IAM Level II certification
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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Experience with DoD cloud environments (e.g., Platform One, Cloud Once, AWS Gov Cloud, etc.) and Kubernetes-based PaaS.
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Expertise with service mesh (Istio/Linkerd) and ingress architectures.
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Experience in multi-cluster / multi-region deployments to include scaling best practices and related strategies.
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Knowledge of container security (runtime protection, image scanning).
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Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux) and platform automation.
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Minimum Requirements
TCS195, T3, Band 6
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Minimum Salary
$140,000
Maximum Salary
$160,000
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