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Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes Focus - Colorado

ICR*** · Aurora, CO, United States
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Aurora, CO, United States138,000-236,000 USD/monthlyRemote
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138,000-236,000 USD/monthly
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Aurora, CO, United States
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Job summary

Senior Platform Engineer - Kubernetes Focus – Fully Cleared Aurora, CO or Meridian, CO (Location is at program discretion) Applications for this job posting will be accepted on an ongoing basis. ICR has opportunities available for fully cleared, experienced, and motivated Senior Platform/DevOps Engineers.

Benefits

Package designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.And a flexible paid time off policy.ESSENTIALPackage that includes company equity, retirement plan, company-paid health careAnd flexible paid time off policy, in addition to opportunities for a raise andICR, Inc.Considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited t

Qualifications

  • ICR has opportunities available for fully cleared, experienced, and motivated Senior Platform/DevOps Engineers.
  • Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SSBI and SCI eligibility - US Citizenship Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Kubernetes administration, including control plane components (etcd, API server, scheduler), worker node management, and upgrade strategies.
  • Deep understanding of Container Networking (CNI) plugins, including troubleshooting, BGP peering, and Network Policy enforcement.
  • Proven experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) with integrated security gates and automated testing.
  • Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Experience operating in air-gapped or disconnected environments and managing offline package repositories/registries.
  • Proficiency with Rancher, Nexus, Harbor, or similar enterprise container management and registry
  • This position offers a comprehensive

Responsibilities

  • You will serve as the technical authority for our Kubernetes platforms, bridging the gap between development velocity and rigorous security compliance.
  • Architect, administer, and harden production-grade Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, security compliance (CIS/STIG), and operational resilience in classified environments.
  • Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines that integrate automated security scanning (SAST/DAST/Image Scanning), policy enforcement, and seamless deployment strategies.
  • Manage Container Network Interfaces (CNI) and cluster networking, troubleshooting complex connectivity issues, configuring Network Policies, and optimizing traffic flow for distributed systems.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using

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