Key Responsibilities
Within your first year, you will
Own the CI/CD pipelines that deliver containerized applications to Azure Government clusters supporting AFRL rapid prototypes — from build to scan to deployment.
Design and maintain deployments for air-gapped Kubernetes environments, establishing patterns other teams adopt.
Containerize legacy applications and build the Helm charts that package them for production.
Architect cloud-native networking and system designs for classified workloads.
Diagnose and resolve pipeline and deployment issues — you are the team's go-to for Kubernetes troubleshooting.
Build and deploy helm charts to Kubernetes clusters
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of tech stacks
Technology Ownership
Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Helm, and Zarf
Cloud Environments: Microsoft Azure Government, Air-Gapped Cloud Platforms
CI/CD Platforms: GitLab CI
Security: Anchore, Trivy, Grype, SAST tools
Work Environment
Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Onsite
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Flexible
Qualifications
Required
Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
Education: B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience or certification.
5+ years building and deploying Kubernetes microservices on cloud platforms (Azure Government preferred)
Production Kubernetes experience (Helm, container orchestration)
Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD
Experience deploying to air-gapped networks
DoD 8140 / Security+ or equivalent (must obtain within 90 days of start)
On-site in Colorado Springs, CO (flexible schedule)
Ability to research and solve complex technical problems independently
Desired
Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification or similar
Azure cloud certification
Familiar with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, PowerShell scripting, Ansible, etc.)
OAuth2/OIDC/KeyCloak familiarity
Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and PKI experience
Experience with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
Cloud native application delivery experience
Experience leading an engineering team
Basic Compensation: $142,000 - $212,900 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
