Kubernetes Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
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Posted on:
27 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The Opportunity: We are seeking a Kubernetes Engineer to support the design implementation and security of enterprise Kubernetes and cloud platform environments. This role focuses on building scalable secure and automated container platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while partnering closely with engineering cloud and security teams.
The ideal candidate has deep experience with Kubernetes security cloud-native architecture and platform engineering along with a strong understanding of automation DevSecOps and enterprise governance standards.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What Were Looking For
Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations please contact us at
Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure business continuity data protection service automation and orchestration continuous intelligence monitoring connectivity collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs we enable your organization to be more agile responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.
Headquartered in Irvine CA Technologent has offices throughout the US and proudly serves clients around the world. When partnering with Technologent organizations benefit from the highest caliber of professionals committed to delivering exceptional business outcomes backed by unmatched service and support.
The ideal candidate has deep experience with Kubernetes security cloud-native architecture and platform engineering along with a strong understanding of automation DevSecOps and enterprise governance standards.
- Role: Kubernetes Engineer
- Experience: 69 Years
- Work Location: Phoenix AZ
- Project Duration: 12 Month Contract
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure Kubernetes platforms across cloud and hybrid environments including EKS GKE and OpenShift
- Develop and maintain secure-by-default Kubernetes standards including:
- RBAC and workload identity
- Network segmentation and policies
- Secrets management
- Policy-as-code frameworks
- Define and support Kubernetes reference architectures reusable modules and platform standards aligned with enterprise governance requirements
- Support proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging Kubernetes and container security technologies
- Assess and improve Kubernetes and cloud security posture using industry best practices and security benchmarks
- Contribute to automation initiatives using Infrastructure-as-Code and policy-as-code approaches
- Partner with application and engineering teams to support secure deployment of containerized workloads
- Collaborate with cloud platform infrastructure and security teams to improve Kubernetes adoption and operational maturity
- Support integration of security controls into CI/CD and DevSecOps workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve platform security and infrastructure-related issues across Kubernetes environments
Required Qualifications
- 6 years of experience in cloud engineering platform engineering or cloud security roles
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Kubernetes
- EKS / GKE / OpenShift
- AWS and GCP cloud environments
- Experience securing Kubernetes platforms including:
- RBAC and workload identity
- Network policies and segmentation
- Pod security standards
- Policy-as-code frameworks (OPA/Gatekeeper or similar)
- Experience with container and runtime security including:
- Vulnerability management
- Image scanning
- Workload protection
- Strong understanding of:
- Cloud-native architectures
- Containers and microservices
- Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments
- Experience integrating security into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
- Strong networking and cloud security fundamentals
- Experience working in Agile and cross-functional engineering environments
- Strong troubleshooting analytical and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- Service mesh technologies
- GitOps workflows
- Zero Trust architectures
- Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as:
- CIS Benchmarks
- Cloud Control Matrix (CCM)
- Kubernetes security best practices
- Kubernetes certifications such as:
- CKA
- CKAD
- CKS
- Relevant cloud or security certifications:
- CISSP
- CCSP
- AWS Security Specialty
- GCP Security Specialty
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
What Were Looking For
- Strong platform engineering mindset with focus on security and automation
- Ability to design scalable and secure Kubernetes solutions in complex enterprise environments
- Collaborative approach to working across engineering security and cloud teams
- Passion for cloud-native technologies automation and continuous improvement
- Strong ownership mentality and operational discipline
Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations please contact us at
Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure business continuity data protection service automation and orchestration continuous intelligence monitoring connectivity collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs we enable your organization to be more agile responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.
Headquartered in Irvine CA Technologent has offices throughout the US and proudly serves clients around the world. When partnering with Technologent organizations benefit from the highest caliber of professionals committed to delivering exceptional business outcomes backed by unmatched service and support.
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About Company
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