Kubernetes Developer Salary Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Number: 28985
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Kubernetes Engineer to join and support our team in Springfield, VA.
As a Kubernetes Engineer will build, maintain, and optimize container platforms that supports modern, scalable, and resilient applications across the organization. In this role, you translate operational and application requirements into robust container platform architectures, ensuring reliability, security, and efficient automation throughout the ecosystem. This position bridges the gap between core infrastructure and application delivery, requiring a deep understanding of Linux systems, cloud-native networking, and DevSecOps principles to maintain high-performance, resilient, and secure hybrid-cloud platforms.
Why HII?

• A Competitive Salary That Rewards Your Talent
• Robust Health & Wellness Benefits to Keep You Thriving
• Generous Paid Time Off So You Can Recharge and Enjoy Life
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment to Power Your Future

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include working with development and infrastructure teams to design and implement Kubernetes clusters, manage core components, and develop automation for deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management.
• Create and maintain CI/CD integrations, engineer containerized solutions, and optimize cluster performance and resource utilization.
• May also support solution design efforts such as architecture documentation, configuration prototypes, and infrastructure-as-code patterns. Additionally, you will conduct testing, troubleshoot platform issues, and ensure that Kubernetes environments operate securely, consistently, and in alignment with organizational standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience responsible for the end-to-end engineering, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-grade container orchestration environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience deploying, running, troubleshooting, and managing containerized workloads with platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Managed Cloud K8s (NKP/EKS/AKS/GKE).
• Demonstrate mastery in cluster lifecycle management, automated deployment via Isac (Terraform/Helm/Ansible) and the engineering of robust observability and security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems, cloud-native networking, and DevOps principles to maintain high-performance, resilient, and secure hybrid-cloud platforms.
• Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF for 661-Intermediate or be willing to obtain the appropriate credential within 6 months.
• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• TS/SCI clearance required with ability to obtain CI Poly.

Preferred Requirements

• Cloud-native formal training or vendor certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Associate, Google Professional Cloud Architect)
• Kubernetes formal training or vendor certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Developer)
• Understanding and knowledge of system development lifecycles (e.g., waterfall, spiral, agile, DevSecOps).
• Experience supporting infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Expertise in engineering and implementing enterprise-level platforms focusing on Cluster lifecycle, network, service mesh, and observability.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.