Kubernetes Engineer (DoD Secret | Weeknight Mission Readiness | Remote – U.S.)
Kubernetes Engineer – Weeknight Shift (Remote – U.S.)
- Location: Remote (U.S.)
- Clearance: Eligible for Secret Clearance
- Schedule: Weeknight Shift | 12:30 AM – 8:00 AM ET
- Employer: Rackner
Where Reliability Meets Purpose Night operations demand the best. As a Kubernetes Engineer (Weeknight Shift), you’ll be the critical backbone keeping Air Force Platform One and Air Mobility Command systems online, secure, and resilient while the world sleeps.
- Your work ensures global communication and mission readiness never pause.
- If you thrive in high-autonomy environments and value mission impact, this role is built for you.
- * Support continuous uptime for critical national systems
- Engineer and manage multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters
- Use Terraform, Ansible, and GitOps for end-to-end automation
- Apply security-first principles and DoD compliance standards
- Perform proactive monitoring and rapid incident response
- Collaborate with elite engineers across time zones
- What You Bring
- Proven expertise in Kubernetes, Istio, and Helm
- Experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Proficiency with Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and container security
- Strong Linux and networking background
- CKA certification preferred
About Rackner
- Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy specializing in DevSecOps, AI/ML, and multi-cloud architecture.
- We design and deliver systems that enable the Department of Defense and enterprise clients to operate with speed, scale, and security.
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 401(k) with 100% match (up to 6%)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Generous PTO & flexible scheduling
- Equipment stipend for your home setup
- Weekly pay & certification coverage
- Career growth in cleared and enterprise engineering programs
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