KUBERNETES ENGINEER (TS CLEARANCE REQUIRED) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

***This job requires active TS and ability to obtain SCI post hire. Please apply only if you have an active TS clearance*** North Point Technology is seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to help enable NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission collecting sciences, technology and tradecraft measuring and modeling the Globe to provide three-dimensional accuracy of every point in, on, or above the Earth. Core Qualifications: * Expertise in setting up, managing, and scaling Kubernetes clusters. * Deep understanding of Kubernetes components, architecture, and API. * Experience with Kubernetes networking, security, and storage solutions. * Proficiency in managing Kubernetes resources such as Pods, Services, Deployments, and ConfigMaps. * Strong experience with Docker, including creating, managing, and optimizing container images. * Familiarity with container orchestration and microservices architecture. * Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. * Integration of Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. * Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go. * Automation of Kubernetes operations using tools like Helm, Terraform, or Ansible. * Ability to set up alerting, logging, and monitoring for Kubernetes clusters and applications. * Experience with cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure, specifically with managed Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS). * Understanding of cloud-native principles and tools. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, Network Policies, and Pod Security Policies. * Experience with service mesh implementation and troubleshooting. * Understanding of Kubernetes networking concepts, including Ingress controllers and CNI plugins. * Experience in optimizing Kubernetes clusters for performance and cost-efficiency. * Familiarity with autoscaling, load balancing, and resource allocation strategies. * Implementation of backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for Kubernetes environments. * Experience with tools like Velero for Kubernetes backup and restore. * Experience working in a DevOps culture and familiarity with Agile methodologies. * Collaborative skills to work closely with development, operations, and security teams. * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) is a plus. * Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect) are advantageous. North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country's most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer's most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members. Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!