Kubernetes Architect

Herndon, VA, 20171

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Type: Contract

Reference ID: 32401454

Date Posted: 06/05/2026



Apply now: Kubernetes Architect, location is Hybrid/Remote. The start date is July 2026 for this 12-month contract position.

Job Title: Kubernetes Architect
Location-Type: Hybrid/Remote (3 days onsite in Herndon, VA)
Start Date Is: July 6 or July 13, 2026
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Opportunity to Extend or Convert)
Compensation Range: $60/hr – $75/hr W2
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description:
Seeking a Kubernetes Architect to lead platform architecture, SDLC documentation, and cloud modernization initiatives while serving as a technical SME across Kubernetes, containerization, cloud platforms, and secure software delivery practices.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Design, architect, and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms across cloud environments
  • Build, harden, and prototype containerized application solutions
  • Document end-to-end SDLC processes, deployment workflows, and platform standards
  • Conduct technical assessments, architecture reviews, and proof-of-concept initiatives
  • Develop architecture diagrams, runbooks, implementation guides, and technical standards
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, compliance, and operations teams
  • Present technical findings and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance
  • Support monitoring, observability, and signal management initiatives
  • Establish platform best practices across cloud-native environments

Minimum Requirements:

  • 7–10 years of relevant platform, cloud, or infrastructure experience
  • Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments
  • Containerization expertise using Docker and related technologies
  • Experience designing solutions across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
  • Deep understanding of the full SDLC, including CI/CD, testing, version control, and release management
  • Experience creating architecture documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and standards
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, security, storage, and compute services
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree required for conversion to full-time employment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • FedRAMP, government, defense, or regulated environment experience
  • Container hardening, image scanning, SBOMs, policy enforcement, or compliance experience
  • Monitoring, observability, and signal management expertise
  • Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform, Helm, or Ansible
  • Service mesh, secrets management, or cloud-native platform experience
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving platform standards
  • Experience supporting reliability, security, and compliance-focused delivery pipelines

 

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