Position Overview

KBR's National Security Solutions team delivers high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to the U.S. intelligence and national security communities. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is pivotal in integrating cloud technologies with DevOps practices. You will design cloud-native architectures, build CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and collaborate within agile, cross-functional teams to support impactful U.S. Air Force missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy helm charts to Kubernetes clusters
• Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and helm charts
• Troubleshoot failed deployments and pipelines
• Containerize custom applications
• Design high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various tech stacks

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI SI/TK (U.S. citizenship required)
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science; other degrees considered with relevant work experience or certification
• Experience building helm charts and Kubernetes API objects
• Experience writing Dockerfiles and containerizing applications
• Proficiency with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version control
• Ability to research and solve complex technical problems independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Competence in building pipelines, preferably with GitLab
• Experience delivering a cloud-native application
• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services (e.g., EKS, EC2, IAM, S3)
• Familiarity with secret management technologies like Helm Secrets, Sealed Secrets, or SOPS
• Understanding of OAuth2, OIDC flows, or KeyCloak
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, especially Terraform
• Experience deploying to air gapped networks
• Knowledge of Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key Infrastructure

Benefits & Perks

• Basic Compensation: $115,600 - $173,300 (For Colorado Springs Only)
• Additional Compensation: May include bonuses, sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, or discretionary payments based on performance
• Work Environment: Hybrid or on-site in Colorado Springs, CO with flexible working hours and minimal travel