Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Cloud Engineer 3)

Requisition Number : 23690

Required Travel : 0 - 10%

Employment Type : Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range : $97,097.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance : TS / SCI

Level of Experience : Senior HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Engineers to join our team!

Position Summary :

HII : Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Kubernetes based solutions in hybrid and data center environments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Kubernetes internals, infrastructure as code (IaC), and policy enforcement tools like Kyverno, as well as Crossplane for infrastructure orchestration. You will serve as a key technical advisor, helping shape container orchestration strategies and ensuring production grade stability and security.

Come support our work and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Details below!

What you will do

Architect, deploy, and maintain production grade Kubernetes clusters in data center and hybrid cloud environments.

Advise on and implement Crossplane to manage cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes APIs.

Lead the design and enforcement of policy as code using Kyverno, aligning with security, compliance, and governance requirements.

Collaborate with DevOps, platform engineering, and security teams to integrate Kubernetes into broader CI / CD workflows.

Define and document best practices, operational runbooks, and onboarding materials.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Kubernetes environments.

Provide mentorship and training to engineering teams on Kubernetes tooling and patterns.

Evaluate and implement open-source and commercial Kubernetes extensions.

What we are looking for

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

5+ years of experience with Kubernetes in production environments.

Proven experience implementing Kyverno policies for governance and compliance.

Hands-on experience with Crossplane for infrastructure orchestration.

Expertise in Linux systems administration and networking.

Proficient with Helm and GitOps (e.g., ArgoCD or Flux).

Experience deploying Kubernetes on bare metal or VMs in a data center setting (OpenShift).

Familiarity with Kubernetes security (RBAC, Pod Security Standards, admission controllers).

Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki).

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with OpenShift and understanding of its policy engine (e.g., Gatekeeper or Kyverno equivalents).

Contributions to open source Kubernetes projects or SIGs.

Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS).

Familiarity with infrastructure platforms like AWS, Oracle, GCP or Azure via Crossplane providers.

Physical Requirements

• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of job.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus / other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.