Kubernetes Engineer

Job Title: Kubernetes Engineer (Azure AKS)
Location: Remote, US-based
Type: 6-month Contract to Hire

Overview

We're supporting a technology-driven organization seeking a Kubernetes Engineer with strong Azure AKS experience and a security-focused mindset. This person will play a key role in securing AKS deployments, supporting proprietary application rollouts, and partnering closely with IT and cloud teams.
This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to own Kubernetes security across the enterprise.

Top Skills Needed

Cloud Engineering in Azure

Kubernetes (AKS) - strong security background required

Networking & troubleshooting across cloud/IT environments

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and operation of proprietary applications running on AKS
• Monitor AKS clusters for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security gaps
• Design and support cyber security infrastructure across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Engineer and secure Kubernetes platforms in Azure (AKS) and AWS (EKS)
• Harden container images and workloads using secure build practices, scanning, and runtime protection
• Troubleshoot cluster, node, networking, and workload-level issues
• Integrate Kubernetes and security telemetry into enterprise SIEM tools
• Respond to and remediate security alerts, incidents, and platform vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and Dev Ops teams to define and implement security architecture
• Maintain runbooks, standards, security documentation, and operational procedures
• Participate in lifecycle management, change control, and on-call rotations
• Produce dashboards, reports, and metrics for technical and leadership audiences
• Mentor teammates and contribute to security maturity initiatives

What's In It for You

• High visibility with C-level leadership
• Ownership of Kubernetes AKS security strategy
• Opportunity to influence and optimize a critical enterprise deployment
• Fully remote, highly collaborative engineering culture
• Role helps reduce organizational risk during a major cloud modernization initiative

Why the Role Is Open

Net-new position created due to increased investment in Kubernetes and cloud security.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $105.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.