Kubernetes Engineer

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; HSA, FSA; 401(k) with immediately vested company match; PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave; tuition and training reimbursement; a referral bonus program; and life management programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

Core hours are 10am - 3pm ET. 2-3 days per week, candidates may be requested to work 8pm-12 midnight EST with flexed time during the pay period

Description: 

• A Kubernetes Engineer is responsible for managing and orchestrating containerized applications, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and performance.

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Design and Implement: Develop and maintain Kubernetes deployments, specifically managing cloud-based microservices architecture in AWS EKS.
• Automation: Automate deployment processes and scaling of applications to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor cluster health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the availability and performance of Kubernetes environments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to assist with CI/CD pipelines and provide guidance on best practices for containerized applications.
• Security Management: Implement security best practices, including network policies and disaster recovery processes.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-updated with new Kubernetes features and tools, integrating them into existing systems as necessary.

Skills, Qualifications and Certifications of Best Candidates:

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts (pods, services, deployments) and experience with containerization technologies like Docker.
• Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with Kubernetes networking, including CNI plugins and ingress controllers such as Kubernetes Gateway.
• Configuration as Code: Experience with tools such as Helm and Kustomize for managing the application layer in Kubernetes.
• Observability Tools: Experience managing and utilizing tools like Grafana, Istio, etc.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in Kubernetes environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with the customer and cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact production systems.
• Certification requirement(s) for this role are DoD 8140 approved certifications (Sec+, SecX, CLSSP associate, CSSLP, etc.).

• A BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution fulfills the educational requirement . 
• Note: The U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs located at https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=institution identifies accredited postsecondary institutions. In Lieu of education requirement listed, candidate must have the required certification or will obtain required certification within 6 months of the start date. Certification requirement(s) for this role is AN IASAE II certification (CASP+CE, CLSSP associate) or CSSLP. 
  

• Ability to attain Federal Government Position of Trust. Ability to obtain a public trust clearance. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must pass a background investigation 

Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $102,298.00 – $146,140.00

Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.

To a reduced degree, <30% of the time, candidates may have to stand, walk, lift 0-30 pounds, push or pull objects, climb stairs, bend, squat, reach, drive a car, or work overtime.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

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