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 | 1230 AM – 800 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 Operate at night. Impact the world by day. #WeeknightEngineer #Kubernetes #Rackner #DoD #DevSecOps #CloudEngineering #DefenseInnovation #RemoteTech #PlatformOne #AWS #Azure #NightOps Apply To This Job