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This role will serve as the technical lead for Kubernetes platform architecture, automation, infrastructure modernization, and container orchestration strategy supporting mission-critical government systems.\nThe ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Kubernetes platform engineering, cloud-native infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), enterprise automation, and secure platform operations within highly regulated federal environments. This position requires both hands-on engineering experience and strategic architectural leadership to deliver scalable, resilient, and compliant Kubernetes solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the design, implementation, and long-term operational strategy of enterprise Kubernetes platforms supporting federal government missions and secure enterprise workloads.\nArchitect, build, and maintain Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) environments across air-gapped on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud environments.\nEstablish secure Kubernetes cluster foundations including networking, storage integrations, identity management, cluster lifecycle management, and platform governance aligned with federal compliance requirements.\nDesign and implement cloud-native Kubernetes infrastructure leveraging Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies to automate deployment and management processes.\nArchitect and deploy Amazon EKS environments including:\nVPC design and 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supporting scalable application onboarding and long-term platform sustainability.\nTranslate complex Kubernetes and cloud-native concepts into actionable technical guidance for stakeholders, engineering teams, and operational leadership.\nCollaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, and development teams to ensure secure and compliant platform operations.\nSupport modernization initiatives involving containerization, automation, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native transformation efforts.\nEnsure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, configuration management requirements, and enterprise operational governance processes.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, operational runbooks, deployment standards, and engineering procedures.\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud architecture, DevOps, or platform engineering roles.\n5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes architecture and administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments.\nDeep expertise with:Kubernetes\nNutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)\nAmazon EKS\nTerraform\nInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)\nContainer orchestration and cloud-native technologies\n\nExperience designing and supporting Kubernetes platforms in both air-gapped and cloud-based environments.\nStrong experience with:AWS networking and architecture\nIAM and RBAC\nVPCs, subnets, routing, and security groups\nKubernetes networking and ingress\nStorage integrations and persistent volumes\nCluster lifecycle management\n\nExperience implementing secure and compliant Kubernetes environments within federal or highly regulated organizations.\nStrong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and container security best practices.\nExperience operationalizing shared enterprise Kubernetes platforms supporting multi-tenant workloads.\nExcellent troubleshooting, 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As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. 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