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Peraton

Cloud Software Engineer, Advisor

Laurel, MD · On-site

$59.75 - $77.75/hr

AWS Certified Developer-Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer Company : Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest ...

Peraton

Cloud Software Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$61.25 - $79.75/hr

AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Elastic Certified Engineer Preferred : • Pig scripting • UI development ...

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How much do ckad jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for ckad in Washington is $28.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.26 and $33.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CKAD?

A CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) job involves developing, deploying, and troubleshooting applications in Kubernetes environments. Professionals in this role work with containerized applications, Kubernetes configurations, and networking to ensure efficient deployment and scaling. They typically collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize cloud-native applications. CKAD-certified individuals are sought after for their expertise in managing Kubernetes workloads efficiently.

What does a CKAD do?

As a CKAD-certified professional, your daily responsibilities often include developing, deploying, and managing containerized applications within Kubernetes clusters. You’ll spend time writing and updating resource definitions, troubleshooting deployment issues, and monitoring application performance. Collaboration with DevOps teams, software engineers, and sometimes cloud architects is common to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery pipelines. These tasks are designed to keep applications resilient, scalable, and secure while ensuring smooth operation in production environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CKAD position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), you need a solid understanding of Kubernetes concepts, container orchestration, and application development best practices, typically demonstrated by earning the CKAD certification. Proficiency with Kubernetes command-line tools (kubectl), YAML configuration files, and foundational programming skills (such as Python or Go) are essential. Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively set standout candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for efficiently deploying, troubleshooting, and managing containerized applications in dynamic cloud environments.

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Infographic showing various Ckad job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,827 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Mid Cloud Engineer/AWS Administrator with Security Clearance

Razor

Hanover, MD • On-site

$55 - $73.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Razor is looking for a Mid Cloud Engineer/AWS Administrator to design, deploy, integrate, and troubleshoot cloud-native services supporting mission-critical U.S. Government environments. This role focuses on container orchestration, cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, networking, storage, monitoring, and application integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Education & Certification Requirements: Relevant technical education or equivalent professional experience. Kubernetes certifications such as CKAD or CKA are preferred. Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance required for classified assignments. A full-scope polygraph may be required depending on the specific assignment and access requirements. Responsibilities: * Design, implement, integrate, and test cloud-native services * Develop and support REST and gRPC-based services * Deploy and troubleshoot Kubernetes-based applications * Support enterprise PKI and certificate automation * Deploy SQL, NoSQL, in-memory, and object-storage technologies * Implement service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd * Support Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ, and similar messaging platforms * Develop automation using Ansible, Bash, Go, and related tools * Implement monitoring, logging, and distributed tracing solutions * Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar platforms * Support cloud storage, networking, and persistent-volume technologies * Deploy solutions across Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and private cloud environments Qualifications: * 10 years of recent programming or large-scale platform integration/automation experience * Experience developing applications in Linux environments * 4 years of experience with Docker or similar container technologies * 6 years of experience deploying applications using Kubernetes or similar orchestration technologies * Experience with AWS and multi-cloud technologies * Strong cloud automation, integration, and troubleshooting experience * Experience supporting CI/CD, monitoring, storage, and networking technologies Desired Skills: * AWS administration experience * CKAD or CKA certification * PKI and certificate-management experience * Service mesh and distributed tracing experience * DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code experience * Experience supporting classified DoD or Intelligence Community environments Employer Information: Razor is an EEO Employer. Razor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Benefits Overview: Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.

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