By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide. 

Cole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains.  CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.

Senior Services developer and Kubernetes specialist responsible for maintaining containers and orchestration systems and developing software for use in those systems. Ensure high-availability through enterprise monitoring and deployment capabilities – all in support of a next generation collective training software system.

Position is on-site at the Orlando, FL location. There is a possibility for limited travel to Company or customer-owned locations.

• Ensure that enterprise Kubernetes systems are supported, patched, and optimized for both local and fielded deployments. Develop additions to the fielded training systems used by the US Army.
• Contribute to DevOps team in creating and modifying Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and develop enterprise deployment and execution monitoring capabilities for a next generation training system. 
• The codebase consists of Java, C++, Angular, and TypeScript. Orchestration uses OpenShift/OKD. Software is developed in an Agile DevOps environment. 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of eight (8) years of software experience developing, integrating, and maturing capabilities of large, complex environments; including four (4) years of subject-matter expertise with Kubernetes-related suites, including OKD, K3S, and OpenShift
• Proven expertise with Kubernetes, containerization software such as Docker, and related toolsets 
• Flexibility and a willingness to change directions to meet organizational needs 

• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U. S. Citizenship status with ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. Security Clearance requirements will be specified in the Government's Task Order.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The above is intended to describe the general contents of and requirements for the performance of this job. 

CESI recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise.  Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, Military Leave, Bereavement and Jury Duty)

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.