DevSecOps – Kubernetes - SME
About the job
- Must be a US citizen and eligible for Secret clearance
- 3+ years of Kubernetes experience in production environments
- Kubernetes distribution experience (RKE2, Amazon EKS, OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, etc)
- 3+ years of Terraform experience
- Docker or other container technologies experience
- Helm experience
- Build DevSecOps platforms which are used by a variety of mission application owners
- Create and update Kubernetes clusters using Terraform
- Deploy applications to Kubernetes clusters by writing and modifying Helm charts
- Become comfortable getting exposed to and learning different Kubernetes distributions (RKE2, OpenShift, Tanzu, etc)
- Self teach and work with custom operators and CRDs in Kubernetes as needed
- Use automation best practices, such as Infrastructure as Code and GitOps, for repeatability and fast provisioning of environments
- Ensure platform and pipelines are compliant with Department of Defense cybersecurity policies (NIST 800-53/RMF, STIGs)
- Work with the Cybersecurity team by implementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration management
- Defense customers background is highly preferable
About the company
Rackner provides services that blend DevSecOps with artificial intelligence to help organizations run workloads in the datacenter, public and private clouds, and at the edge. Its offerings center on automating secure software delivery (devsecops), building cloud-native and hybrid-cloud applications, and extending compute to edge environments using technologies like Kubernetes and WebAssembly. The company supports both fast-growing startups and federal agencies, including Civilian and Defense sectors, and differentiates itself through its deep focus on security, cloud-native architecture, edge computing, and AI/ML capabilities, along with its status as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation member, Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, and partner to major cloud providers. Rackner’s goal is to help customers deliver scalable, secure, and efficient software and AI-powered applications across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2015
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rackner reported 239% three-year revenue growth and Inc. 5000 placement in 2026.
- 2026 contract wins on Party Bus and SEWP VI expand federal distribution.
- Current hiring across AI, DevSecOps, and federal BD shows active demand.
What critics are saying
- Rackner depends heavily on DoD and NASA procurement cycles for revenue.
- Contingent job postings signal contract-based hiring and possible stop-start staffing.
- Large integrators can bundle similar cloud-native services, compressing Rackner margins by 2027.
What makes Rackner unique
- Rackner won NASA SEWP VI and Platform One awards in 2026.
- It sells cleared DevSecOps, AI/ML, and cloud-native delivery for federal missions.
- REAPER and Code Falcon package mission software into reusable government-ready products.
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Benefits
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Home Office Stipend
Gym Membership