Senior Container Platform Engineer

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MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, operating R&D centers for the government in fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. MITRE offers competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation.

Department Summary

MITRE’s Enterprise Technology’s Cloud and Systems Infrastructure Department is seeking a Senior Container Platform Engineer to operate and maintain Kubernetes-based platform environments and assist with DevOps pipelines for containerized enterprise applications.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deploying, managing, maintaining, and operating container-based platform environments based on Kubernetes technology.
• Working with MITRE developers and product managers to create and optimize secure pipelines to deliver container-based business capabilities better, faster, and more safely.
• Working with other team members to use automation and DevOps practices to fundamentally improve the way we currently deliver IT services.
• Ensuring appropriate processes are in place to meet compliance requirements.
• Contributing to our enterprise shift toward the cloud by leveraging platform-as-a-service capabilities to facilitate faster software delivery with better reliability and security.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or similar technical degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based container technology.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Software development with languages such as Python and shell scripting
  • DevOps
  • Automated software delivery pipelines using continuous integration/delivery principles
  • IT automation
• Self-motivated, curious, and collaborative, with a passion to routinely learn new technologies and develop new skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance within first year.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience with enterprise Kubernetes container technology (OpenShift experience preferred) and managing enterprise container platforms.
• Familiarity with container vulnerability scanning tools and remediation.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines, workflows, and associated tools, such as GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube.
• Experience with compliance frameworks to protect sensitive data (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC).
• Familiarity with scripting and automation tools, such as shell scripts, Python, Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Argo CD.
• Familiarity with cloud container platform technology and/or serverless technology.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including ability to develop technical support documentation.

Clearance Requirements

• No clearance required at hire.
• Must obtain Secret clearance within one year from date of hire.

Salary

• $122,400 - $153,000 - $183,600 Annual

Work Location

• Hybrid (minimum 50% on-site)

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.