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GKE/GDC Edge Engineer (Junior & Senior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
Fort Meade, MD, US; Reston, VA, US; Washington, DC, US
Source: PGTEK careers · View original posting
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From PGTEK's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
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
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.