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This position supports cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS and works closely with development and cross-functional teams to maintain secure, efficient, and highly available Kubernetes environments.\nCompensation & Benefits:\nPay commensurate with experience. $135,000- $145,000\nFull-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.\nKubernetes Engineer (Senior) Responsibilities Include:\nDesign, develop, implement, and maintain Kubernetes deployments supporting cloud-based microservices architectures in AWS EKS.\nAutomate application deployment and scaling processes to improve operational efficiency.\nMonitor Kubernetes cluster health, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of Kubernetes environments.\nCollaborate closely with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and provide guidance on best practices for containerized applications.\nImplement Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies and disaster recovery processes.\nManage and support containerized applications and associated Kubernetes infrastructure.\nApply Kubernetes networking concepts, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.\nUtilize configuration-as-code tools, including Helm and Kustomize, to manage the application layer within Kubernetes.\nManage and utilize observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.\nDiagnose and resolve complex technical issues within Kubernetes environments.\nStay current with new Kubernetes features and tools and integrate appropriate technologies into existing environments as necessary.\nCollaborate effectively with customers, development teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders.\nPerforms other job-related duties as assigned.\nKubernetes Engineer (Senior) Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:\nStrong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, and deployments.\nExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker.\nExperience managing Kubernetes within AWS EKS environments.\nFamiliarity with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.\nExperience with Helm and Kustomize for configuration and application management.\nExperience managing and utilizing observability tools such as Grafana and Istio.\nExperience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.\nKnowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, network policies, and disaster recovery processes.\nAbility to diagnose and resolve complex issues within Kubernetes environments.\nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.\nStrong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical issues.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.\nMust pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal\nMust have a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement.\nCompany Information:\nCriterion is part of Cherokee Federal-the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. 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