Kubernetes Engineer

NV5 Geospatial is actively recruiting a Kubernetes Engineer. Strong capabilities in designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications in a cloud-native environment are required. The Kubernetes Engineer will be based remotely supporting US Southern Command. US citizenship, along with the ability to successfully pass a basic background check for access to US military bases, is required for employment. While no clearance is required, a Secret or TS/SCI is preferred. 

Work Setting:

• This role offers flexibility in location, with the option to work from any NV5 Regional Office or remotely from home.
• Potential travel up to 5-15% of the time.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Configure, deploy, orchestrate and maintain Kubernetes clusters tailored for each of IL2, IL4, and IL5 environments, ensuring support for Esri ArcGIS services and integration with client-provided infrastructure. 
• Develop and manage Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators for declarative deployment and automated scaling of Esri services, including Notebook Server and GeoAnalytics Server. 
• Configure persistent volume claims and provision container-native storage (e.g., AWS EBS, Azure Disks) to support Esri workloads, ensuring durability and compliance with backup and recovery policies. 
• Integrate Kubernetes-native monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Fluentd, or OpenTelemetry) to support observability and IL-compliant reporting across environments. 

Minimum Requriements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in Kubernetes administration. 
• Demonstrated experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters, troubleshooting containerized applications, and implementing service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd. 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. 
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (AWS, Azure, GCP), security best practices, and Kubernetes monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex project tasks. 

Preferred:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer.
• Portuguese or Spanish language skills.
• Experience with government IT programs and environments. 

Clearance Requirement: 

• None required; US Government Secret or TS/SCI preferred.

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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