Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Remote
Full Time
Experienced

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. We support the Air Force’s pursuit of technological superiority by delivering modern DevSecOps platforms and cloud-native capabilities that enable secure, scalable, and resilient software delivery across the Department of Defense.
 

We’re looking for a Kubernetes Platform Engineer to join our team supporting the U.S. Air Force’s Platform One Big Bang product. In this role, you will help design, operate, and continuously improve a secure, consumable Kubernetes platform that enables mission software teams to deploy and operate applications efficiently across complex environments. You will work closely with platform engineers, developers, and security teams to deliver cloud-native infrastructure and tooling aligned with DoD DevSecOps objectives.
 

We are hiring for fully remote positions, with optional quarterly travel to San Antonio, TX or Colorado Springs, CO for in-person collaboration with the product team.
 

In this position, you can expect to:

  • Design, deploy, and operate highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes clusters and supporting infrastructure.
  • Develop and maintain a consumable platform of open-source, cloud-native applications and tooling for mission software teams.
  • Build and enhance automation frameworks to streamline platform deployment, upgrades, and day-to-day operations.
  • Collaborate with development teams to architect and support CI/CD pipelines and workflows for containerized applications.
  • Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, network policies, secret management, and security hardening.
  • Support complex Kubernetes use cases, including edge deployments and environments with intermittent connectivity.
  • Perform capacity planning, resource optimization, and performance tuning to ensure efficient platform utilization.
  • Partner with security teams to identify, remediate, and prevent vulnerabilities through audits and continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate emerging Kubernetes features, tools, and technologies, recommending enhancements to improve platform reliability and usability.
  • Document platform architectures, configurations, and operational procedures to support knowledge sharing and long-term sustainability.


Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized workloads.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and core components such as pods, services, deployments, replica sets, and namespaces.
  • Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
  • Strong Linux/Unix systems administration and troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience deploying and operating applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Solid understanding of networking, storage, and security concepts as they apply to Kubernetes environments.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting in Kubernetes environments (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience operating Kubernetes clusters in production or multi-tenant environments is a plus.


As mission needs evolve, your expertise will play a critical role in strengthening the Kubernetes platforms that enable secure, scalable software delivery across the DoD. We’re looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges, embrace continuous learning, and are motivated by mission impact.


About Our Company

At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach to deliver flexible, durable, and high-performing solutions with lasting impact. We also invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering employees to support causes they care about.


Our Benefits

We pride ourselves on offering benefits that rival those of much larger organizations, including:

  • Competitive compensation aligned with your skills and impact
  • Multiple bonus programs tied to performance, company growth, and referrals
  • Flexible PTO with 20 days available annually
  • All federal holidays paid
  • Paid sick leave
  • 100% paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with a 6% company match and no vesting period
  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
  • Two paid community service days each year
  • Social pod budget to help you stay connected with teammates wherever you’re located

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