<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>About the Role:<br></strong>AFS is searching for a Senior Kubernetes Solutions Architect to contribute to the design, deployment, and automation of Kubernetes-based platforms. This role focuses on implementing secure, scalable, and highly available container orchestration environments to support business-critical workloads. The ideal candidate excels at building robust Kubernetes clusters and enabling development teams to maximize platform capabilities.</p> <p>As a senior expert in Kubernetes, you will leverage your deep experience in cluster management, security, and scaling to deliver resilient containerized solutions. Your advanced skills in Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native automation will empower development teams to efficiently utilize self-service Kubernetes platforms.</p> <p>While the primary focus is Kubernetes, expertise with hybrid and private cloud environments such as VMware vSphere or OpenShift further distinguishes candidates.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Architect, build, and maintain Kubernetes clusters with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and security, applying best practices for cluster lifecycle management while overseeing core Kubernetes services including networking, storage, workload scheduling, and RBAC for access control.</li> <li>Manage core Kubernetes services, including networking, storage, workload scheduling, and RBAC for access control.</li> <li>Oversee containerized workloads, ensuring high availability, efficient scaling, and robust security for multi-tenant environments.</li> <li>Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes Operators to automate operational tasks and lifecycle management of complex applications. Leverage both custom-built and existing Operators to streamline deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of workloads, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.</li> <li>Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform to automate Kubernetes resource provisioning.</li> <li>Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications, embedding security controls throughout the pipeline.</li> <li>Build custom automation tools and scripts (Python, Go, Bash) to enhance Kubernetes operations and minimize manual tasks, leveraging APIs for integration.</li> <li>Serve as the Kubernetes senior-level expert, mentoring development teams and guiding optimal use of container orchestration technologies.</li> <li>Collaborate with stakeholders to assess new Kubernetes-native solutions and recommend enhancements to platform efficiency and capabilities.</li> <li>Promote best practices in Git workflows and the use of AI tools to accelerate the development and troubleshooting of container-based applications.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must hold and maintain DoD 8570/8140 certifications.</li> <li>up to 25% TDY Travel OCONUS</li> <li>8 years of experience in any of the following and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional background, with extensive work in Kubernetes and container orchestration. <ul> <li>Advanced proficiency with infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform, including targeted applies, imports, and complex module usage.</li> <li>Significant experience architecting, deploying, and managing Kubernetes clusters (Amazon EKS or equivalent).</li> <li>Strong command of Kubernetes RBAC, security policies, and best practices.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of Kubernetes networking, Linux/Unix systems, and platform security.</li> <li>Proficiency with Git and GitOps workflows for Kubernetes resource management.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience with VMware vSphere or OpenShift in hybrid or private cloud contexts.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines for containerized workloads.</li> <li>Proven experience building custom Kubernetes operators.</li> <li>Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).</li> <li>Exposure to public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps methodologies.</li> <li>Advanced programming skills in Python, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.</li> <li>Understanding of authentication protocols including OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, and SAML.</li> <li>Contributions to open-source Kubernetes or DevOps projects.&l