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GKE/GDC Edge Engineer (Junior & Senior level) - Active Secret clearance

PGTEK
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 8 days
Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • PGTEK is looking for a GKE / GDC Edge Engineer at both junior and senior levels to support their L400 Advanced Development capability.
  • Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, systems, or AI engineering, with 3 years in production or regulated environments.
  • The role involves designing clusters, implementing solutions using GKE and Kubernetes, and mentoring team members, while requiring an active Secret clearance.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan.
  • Salary details are not specified, but PGTEK emphasizes a supportive work environment and educational advancement opportunities for its employees.
GKE / GDC Edge Engineer (Junior & Senior levels needed)

About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a GKE / GDC Edge Engineer to support our L400 Advanced Development capability. You will bring secure Google Cloud capabilities to connected, edge, and disconnected mission environments for federal and DoD customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design clusters/fleets, identity, networking, policy, observability, artifact promotion, upgrades, DR, and air-gapped operations
  • Implement solutions using GKE, Google Distributed Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, and supply-chain security
  • Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
  • Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
  • 5+ years of software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, systems, or AI engineering experience
  • 3+ years of advanced hands-on experience in production or regulated environments
  • Deep experience with GKE, Google Distributed Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, supply-chain security, networking, SRE, and federal controls

Preferred Qualifications

  • CKA/CKS, Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or related certifications
  • Experience with tactical-edge or mission-critical programs

Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.  Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.   An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.  PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

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