General Dynamics Mission Systems Looking for Kubernetes Developer at Pittsfield, MA  Full Time

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required within a reasonable period of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Kubernetes Developer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Kubernetes Developer

The General Purpose Computing (GPC) Program develops advanced capabilities for integration into the TRIDENT and COLUMBIA Strategic Weapons Systems for the US Navy and UK Royal Navy. This is a close-knit team using innovative technologies to deliver the best product to the Navy to help protect our country. Our team works closely with the Navy and Industry partners to develop innovate capabilities to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

The Kubernetes Developer is responsible for the design and implementation of the common infrastructure that will support the applications to meet our customer’s exacting requirements. If you are looking for an empowered position where you can utilize your skills on an Agile/SAFe, DevOps, MBSE program that will challenge your technical and leadership skills to deliver complex solutions to difficult problems for our warfighters and to augment our national security, this position is for you.

As a Kubernetes Developer you will work closely with the Product Manager, Architects, and Product Owners to ensure alignment with the technical roadmap. You will apply a set of principles and practices to incorporate aspects of software, IT, and systems engineering and apply them to infrastructure and operations problems to create scalable and reliable systems. Utilizing your knowledge of Kubernetes you will design, develop, and integrate container orchestration solutions to support critical mission capabilities.

Strong knowledge and experience we want you to bring to our team:

• Strong Kubernetes skills including disconnected installation, Kubernetes administration, and troubleshooting issues with the system
• Extensive experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, RKE2, Ansible, Helm, and other orchestration/PaaS technologies
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux background with experience in disconnected systems
• Experience with Kubernetes networking plugins (CNI) such as Calico and Flannel
• Experience with implementing Kubernetes security policies both for the orchestration components as well as the deployments (CIS Benchmarks, STIGs)
• Experience extending Kubernetes API using open-source plugins
• Experience creating and troubleshooting Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hardware or software problems
• Understanding of Systems Security Engineering and its application to the systems lifecycle
• Solid technical communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines utilizing tools like Jenkins or GitLab
• Comfortable executing as a member of an Agile Scrum team (SAFe)
• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering concepts and culture

What sets you apart:

• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
• Familiarity with Real Time Containers and Orchestration
• Certifications relating to Linux (RHCSA, RHCE, Linux+, LPIC, LFCS, LFCE)
• Certifications in Cyber Security (Security+, CISSP, CEH, CASP)
• Experience developing information systems for use in Weapons Systems
• Previous experience in Weapons System Command and Control (C2)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense secret security clearance is required in a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Target salary range: USD $102,500.00/Yr. – USD $113,700.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team!

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran