Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer - Team Lead
Join to apply for the Kubernetes Platform Engineer - Senior role at Peraton
Program Overview
The program operates and maintains IT infrastructure, enabling the customer to serve as a customer service organization dedicated to providing IT leadership, products, and support.
About The Role
Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer - Team Lead
Position Summary
The Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer will lead an AWS EKS-based multi‑tenant platform. This role provides technical leadership, manages Kubernetes platform architecture, and ensures stability, scalability, and security for mission‑critical workloads. The Senior Engineer oversees day‑to‑day platform operations, directs automation efforts, and serves as the escalation point for complex technical issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Kubernetes cluster administration (EKS) including provisioning, upgrades, node group management, and patching.
- Architect and optimize platform infrastructure, ensuring scalability and adherence to security baselines.
- Oversee creation and maintenance of Kubernetes IaC (Helm charts, Terraform modules) for tenant onboarding and environment configuration.
- Manage and patch Kubernetes‑layer tooling (Cilium, Karpenter) and associated open‑source components.
- Own platform network configuration (DNS, firewall services/TIC 3.0, VPN/tunnels).
- Direct base image automation, distribution, and security incident response.
- Implement and maintain load balancer configurations (public & ingress, TIC 3.0 compliance).
- Drive development of golden paths and developer self‑service capabilities.
- Lead contingency planning and disaster recovery strategies, including backup/restore procedures and incident communications.
- Produce and maintain platform documentation (POAMs, SOPs, security SOPs, management plans).
Mentor junior platform engineers and coordinate work across Cloud Ops, App Support, and Automation teams.
Qualifications
- BS/BA, 8+ years of work experience, with:
- 5‑7 years in Kubernetes operations with AWS EKS in production.
- Hands‑on experience with Cilium and Karpenter.
- Proven leadership in multi‑tenant Kubernetes environments.
- Expertise in Helm, Terraform, ArgoCD, AWS IAM/RBAC, Cilium, and ECR.
- Experience with platform‑level security and FedRAMP/NIST compliance.
- Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, Go).
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent experience preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends for patching or deployments.
- Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Target Salary Range
$135,000 – $216,000.
Benefits Statement
Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at .
Application Duration
The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date.
EEO Statement
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr