Sr. Kubernetes Engineer I (6675)

Location: Hybrid - Local to D.C. metro area

Department: USG Eagle TO8

As a Sr. Kubernetes Engineer I, you’ll work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team providing your expertise to ensure integration of security best practices throughout the development and operations lifecycle of applications supporting the highest levels of the federal government.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for building and maintaining secure, automated CI/CD pipelines and implementing security best practices for .NET frameworks to support application operations.
• Ensure integration of Security throughout the development and operations lifecycle.
• Provide advanced technical capability to mentor development teams on secure coding practices, strengthen application security posture, and maintain compliance with customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your knowledge and skills, and use your creativity to provide innovative solutions that fit the customer’s needs.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active Top Secret with current or previously held SCI access.
• BA/BS in an IT-related field; relevant experience may be substituted.
• Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, Cloud+, CySA+, or higher).
• 5+ years of DevSecOps Engineer experience, or similar.
• Experience in the design, deployment, operations and maintenance of enterprise development security platforms, secure or vetted package management solutions, and DevSecOps CI/CD solutions in both on-premise and cloud environments across multiple levels of classification.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.

This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $220,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses