Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years

Bethesda, Maryland, USPosted 8 weeks ago

Role Overview

Apexon is hiring a senior-level Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Bethesda. Part of Apexon's Devops hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Devops roles is $114k-$195k (based on 19 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job Description

Kubernetes Networking Platform Senior Engineer
Employment Eligibility: Only USC or GC
Experience - 6+ Years
Location- Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

Job Summary

Leads the design, delivery, and operation of enterprise Kubernetes networking capabilities, including ingress, service mesh, DNS, and traffic management.

This role focuses on building a secure, scalable, and observable platform that enables seamless service communication. The candidate will contribute to a modern platform engineering approach with a strong focus on automation, DevOps, and reliability.

Candidate Profile

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
6+ years of experience, including:
3+ years in platform/infrastructure engineering
3+ years with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong Kubernetes expertise:
Networking fundamentals (CNI, service discovery, load balancing)
Kubernetes primitives (Services, Ingress, NetworkPolicy)
Hands-on experience with:
Ingress/Gateway controllers (NGINX, ALB, etc.)
Service mesh (Istio, Cilium)
DNS systems (CoreDNS, External DNS)
Experience with distributed systems (high availability, resiliency)
Strong troubleshooting and automation skills
Experience with Terraform, Helm, GitOps workflows

Preferred

Programming skills (Go, Python, Java)
Deep understanding of L4/L7 networking and traffic routing
Experience with mTLS, zero-trust networking
Service mesh at scale
Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Experience driving platform adoption and best practices

Core Responsibilities

Platform Engineering

Design and operate Kubernetes networking (ingress, service mesh, DNS)
Develop self-service networking solutions for application teams
Implement traffic strategies (canary, blue/green, failover)
Ensure secure communication using policies and mTLS
Improve platform scalability, reliability, and performance
Troubleshoot complex distributed systems

Operations & Reliability

Participate in on-call rotation
Support monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Implement security controls (OPA, Vault, IAM)
Support disaster recovery and system upgrades
Analyze metrics and logs to drive improvements

Collaboration & Leadership

Participate in architecture discussions
Mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, cloud, security)
Contribute to engineering standards and documentation

About Apexon

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years position at Apexon?

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Is the Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years role at Apexon remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Bethesda. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years at Apexon earn?

Apexon has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years role at Apexon posted?

This role was posted on May 6, 2026 (56 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Kubernetes Networking Platform Engineer 6+ Years role at Apexon require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Apexon lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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