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Senior Cybersecurity DevOps and Kubernetes Engineer

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Fairfax, Virginia, USPosted April 15, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description

ECS is seekin g a Senior Cybersecurity DevOPs and Kubernetes Engineer to work remotely .

The Senior Cybersecurity DevOps and Kubernetes Engineer is driven to solve complex business and data problems by developing and maintaining a Kubernetes based application environment that is configured through code. Using Data and AI, this Engineer will be responsible for developing a rapidly deployable Kubernetes architecture that is configured through code. This includes scripted deployments of Kubernetes clusters as well as maintaining automation that allows code update through a DevSecOps pipeline. This role helps enable ECS to continually deliver state of the art solutions for security and defense to its customers.

To achieve these goals, a base knowledge of common technologies used for DevSecOps is required. Knowledge of Kubernetes and associated tools are a prerequisite as well as experience deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters. Knowledge of Git, Helm, and Istio are also musts. Knowledge of cloud native technologies and cloud providers are also important as well as experience with a cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

While technical expertise is required, the ability to work within an organization to accomplish goals is an important part of this role. The Kubernetes Engineer will be expected to interface with a wide variety of teams and maintain relationships that enable successful integration of the disparate parts of an Enterprise class data and analytics solution. The Kubernetes Engineer will work with Data Scientists, Cloud Architects, and Analysts to ensure that clear data and analytics problems are being addressed and that the solution addresses the problem.

Salary Range: $100,000-$160,000

Required Skills

General Description of Benefits

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 + years of relevant industry work experience in DevOps.
  • Experience in detailed technical requirements gathering, interpretation, analysis, and validation to develop strategic plans to meet customer mission requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in at least one of the following scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript.
  • Experience using version control systems such as Git.
  • Kubernetes install, configuration, and management.
  • Helm chart creation and installation.
  • Git experience.

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Desired Skills

  • Big Bang framework
  • Platform One
  • Istio
  • Flux
  • Gitlab
  • Server administration
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Application Development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Container security, Twistlock, etc.
  • Elastic Stack
  • Airflow
  • GPU integration
  • AWS experience and/or certifications
  • Docker administration.
  • Bash, Python, and/or JavaScript.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance eligible.

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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

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