Contract Kubernetes Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-05-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS to support RTX's mission-critical systems and operations. This role requires expertise in Kubernetes, container orchestration, infrastructure-as-code practices, and associated cloud-native technologies to support the mission-critical systems of RTX.

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure to support business and engineering applications.

• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments.

• Monitor and optimize performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments.

• Ensure cloud environments meet RTX security and compliance standards.

• Automate infrastructure and cluster provisioning, upgrades, and maintenance using tools such as Helm and Terraform.

• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking, including ingress controllers, service meshes, and network policies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess cloud requirements and provide solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues while maintaining high reliability and uptime.

• Stay current with cloud platform updates and best practices and provide recommendations for improvements.

• Document processes, policies, and procedures for cloud operations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

• 3+ years of experience in managing and administering Azure or AWS cloud environments with 1+ years of experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments.

• Proficiency with Azure or AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm and a strong understanding of networking principles and cloud security best practices.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices with Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Azure or AWS certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

• Experience working in both Azure and AWS environments managing multi-cloud-based applications.

• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)).

• Experience working in an aerospace or defense environment is a plus.

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Work Location:

Remote

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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