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Sr. Kubernetes Engineer II

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Sr. Kubernetes Engineer II in USA

  • MetroStar
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Reston, VA

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a security engineering subject matter expert for containerized environments, service mesh technologies, and microservices.
  • Design, implement, and manage security controls including image scanning, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, endpoint protection, encryption, runtime protection, RBAC, and network segmentation.
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows while supporting RMF, NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, and FedRAMP compliance.
  • Configure and optimize security monitoring and logging solutions, including container security tools such as Prisma Cloud.
  • Monitor network traffic, system logs, security alerts, and threat intelligence feeds; investigate anomalies, vulnerabilities, and security incidents.
  • Develop and implement incident response plans and perform incident handling and forensic analysis.
  • Conduct security assessments of container orchestration platforms, microservices, APIs, systems, networks, and applications.
  • Collaborate with platform engineers, ISSOs, developers, IT, software development, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Maintain security architecture, control implementation, configuration, monitoring documentation, and detailed security reports.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Poly.
  • CISSP or equivalent certification supporting DoD 8140 requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of cybersecurity engineering experience designing and implementing security controls and continuous monitoring and auditing solutions.
  • Strong experience with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
  • Experience specifying and implementing log collection with Splunk and analyzing aggregated logs for security-relevant anomalies and risks.
  • Experience with Fortify, Acunetix, Prisma Cloud, or similar security tools.
  • Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
  • Hands-on experience implementing and validating security controls in containerized, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps IL5/IL6+ environments.
  • Experience performing periodic security checks aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
  • Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental leave and dependent care support.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities, including company-paid training and certifications.
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs.
  • Potential performance-based, referral, and additional bonuses.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Salary: $190k - $250k/yr

MetroStar

MetroStar, a Veritas Capital portfolio company, is delivering next-generation products and solutions to U.S. government agencies. Focused on mission acceleration and cutting-edge technology, we equip agencies with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the future of national security, includ...

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