Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions

is looking for a

TS/SCI Kubernetes Platform Engineer

to join a highly classified government program. This is a

full

-

time

position and onsite in

Dayton, OH at

Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

Essential Duties of the

Kubernetes Platform Engineer:

• Improve client’s environment with current container software.
• Inform strategy and design sessions during containerization process.
• Recommend resources to help client manage and securely adopt containers.
• Support development of critical cloud platforms.

Qualifications of the

Kubernetes Platform Engineer:

• 10+ years of experience in platform or systems engineering
• 5+ years of cloud experience and supporting CI/CD
• Strong experience with Kubernetes clusters
• IaC experience with Ansible or Terraform
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI.

Compensation for the

Kubernetes Platform Engineer:

• $140,000 - $175,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 10/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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