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Broadcom

Principal Kubernetes Software Engineer

Austin, TX

$133K - $179K/yr

The Kubernetes Distribution team in VCF is focused on delivering up-to-date and secure Kubernetes and CNCF projects as packages for the vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) and vSphere Supervisor. The ...

Opaque Systems

Staff Engineer (CC)

San Francisco, CA

Lead integration of TEE technologies (CNCF CoCo, hyperscaler CC offerings) with OPAQUE's platform * Design and operate multi-cloud CC deployments at the Kubernetes platform layer - runtime classes ...

Broadcom

Principal Kubernetes Software Engineer

Concord, NC

$125K - $168K/yr

The Kubernetes Distribution team in VCF is focused on delivering up-to-date and secure Kubernetes and CNCF projects as packages for the vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) and vSphere Supervisor. The ...

Intellectt INC

Kubernetes Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $81.25/hr

Seeking a Kubernetes Engineer with deep expertise in container orchestration and CNCF ecosystem tooling. This role will focus on designing, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters to ...

Saxon Global

Kubernetes Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$67 - $85.25/hr

Contributions to Kubernetes open-source projects or CNCF-related tooling. * Experience with service mesh design (Istio, Linkerd). * Familiarity with eBPF, Cilium, or network-level observability.

Saxon Global

Kubernetes Architect

$66.50 - $84.75/hr

Contributions to Kubernetes open-source projects or CNCF-related tooling. * Experience with service mesh design (Istio, Linkerd). * Familiarity with eBPF, Cilium, or network-level observability.

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

To thrive in a CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) Engineer or Specialist role, you need a strong background in cloud-native technologies, container orchestration, and software development, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and certifications like CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer) are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you stand out when collaborating on complex cloud-native projects. These abilities are crucial to effectively design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable cloud infrastructures in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by CNCF engineers, and how can they successfully overcome them?

CNCF engineers often encounter challenges such as scaling distributed systems, ensuring security in dynamic environments, and keeping up with the rapidly evolving ecosystem of cloud-native tools. To address these obstacles, successful engineers prioritize continuous learning, leverage automation for efficiency, and actively participate in knowledge sharing within their teams and communities. Collaboration with DevOps teams, developers, and IT security professionals is crucial for building robust solutions. Adapting to new technologies and embracing open-source best practices also helps CNCF engineers remain effective and competitive in their roles.

What is a CNCF job?

A CNCF job typically refers to a role related to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which oversees open-source cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. These jobs can include positions such as cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), and software developers working with containerized applications. Professionals in CNCF-related roles focus on building, managing, and scaling cloud-native infrastructures using tools from the CNCF ecosystem. Employers hiring for these roles often seek expertise in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines.

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Cleared Kubernetes Engineer

Cleared Kubernetes Engineer

Yellow Duck Technologies Inc.

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor, configure, and administer multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters across multiple regions.
  • Utilize a deep understanding of Kubernetes and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) ecosystem, including tools like Helm and Istio.
  • Implement best practices for Kubernetes deployment and management.

Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes and the CNCF ecosystem.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters across multiple regions.
  • CKAD or CKA certifications are a significant plus.

Yellow Duck is hiring cleared technical professionals at all skill levels. If you possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, please submit your resume for a friendly follow-up and quick job-matching response!
Yellow Duck Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or class.

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