DevSecOps Cybersecurity Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator

DevSecOps Cybersecurity Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position is not remote.

Employment Benefits: Bluestaq offers a wide range of competitive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, and 401k. For more information regarding Bluestaq benefits, please visit https://www.bluestaq.com/benefits.

About Bluestaq:

Where Tech Meets Tenacity

Ready to trade that "job" for a mission? Welcome to Bluestaq.

Grit isn't just a buzzword here; it's in our DNA. We're not just another tech company; we're a collective of innovators, risk-takers, dreamers, and trailblazers. Founded in 2018, Bluestaq has quickly established itself as a game-changer in enterprise software and secure data management. Our name? A fusion of "blue" (military lingo for the good guys) and "staq" (as in software stack).

The Buzz Around Us

In just six years, we've amassed accolades as if collecting rare vinyl. For three consecutive years, Bluestaq has been recognized as one of Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies and maintains a consistent presence on several of National and Colorado's Best Workplaces lists. We're not just making waves; we're practically a tsunami in the Colorado tech scene.

Why Colorado Springs? Why Not?

Nestled at the foot of the Rockies, downtown Colorado Springs isn't just our headquarters; it's a lifestyle. Ranked #2 on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live, this city is a burgeoning tech hub, vibrant and alive. Plus, 300 days of sunshine? Yes, please.

Join the Mission

If you're aiming to do the most impactful work of your career with a top-tier tech team, consider this your invitation to join Bluestaq. We're eager to get acquainted!

Position Description:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer focused on Kubernetes Administration to join our rapidly growing engineering community. The Kubernetes Administrator will be responsible for the deployment, management, and troubleshooting of Kubernetes clusters across our environments. This role involves ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of our containerized applications while working closely with development and DevSecOps teams to implement best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Cluster Management: Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Monitoring & Logging: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.


• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices within Kubernetes environments, including network policies, RBAC, and secure configuration management.


• Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of Kubernetes clusters, ensuring efficient resource utilization and high availability.


• Automation & Continuous Deployment: Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for managing Kubernetes resources and deployments using tools like Flux, ArgoCD, Helm, Kustomize, or Ansible.


• Backup & Recovery: Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes clusters and applications, ensuring data integrity and availability.


• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues within Kubernetes clusters, including networking, application deployment, and container runtime issues.


• Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, operations, and development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications into Kubernetes environments.


• Upgrades & Maintenance: Manage upgrades and patching of Kubernetes clusters and associated tools to ensure security and stability.


• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of Kubernetes environments, configurations, and processes for internal use and compliance purposes.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years managing and administering Kubernetes clusters in production environments.


• Kubernetes Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, components, and operations, including Helm, Kustomize, and Kubernetes API.


• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, particularly with managed Kubernetes services (EKS, AKS, GKE).


• Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and container orchestration, with a deep understanding of container lifecycle management.


• Scripting/Automation: Strong scripting and automation skills using languages like Python, Bash, or Go.


• Monitoring & Logging: Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Splunk, Grafana, ELK stack, or equivalent.


• Security Practices: Understanding of Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, pod security policies, and network policies.


• Networking: Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, service meshes, ingress controllers, and DNS management.


• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.


• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).


• Service Meshes: service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.


• CI/CD: Familiarity with integrating Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines and tools like FluxCD and/or ArgoCD.


• Infrastructure as Code: Infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.


• .Agile Methodologies: Agile/Scrum development environment.

Staff Cybersecurity Engineer

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Required Education: 6+ years of software development with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000 - $190,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Required Education: 12+ years of software development with a Bachelor of Science degree OR Associate degree with 2 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree OR a High School Diploma with 4 additional years beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a security clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com