** CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TOP-SECRET SCI CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION!!
Title: TS/SCI Senior Systems Engineer
Location: onsite in San Antonio, TX at JBSA-Lackland
Duration: 9-month contract-to-permanent
Pay Rate: $60-70/hour (depending on experience)
Required Skills & Experience:
- Active Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Active DoD 8570 IAT or IAM certification (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent)
- 10 years of systems or software engineering experience with 5+ years of AWS cloud architecture and infrastructure (networking, compute, storage, IAM, security) specific experience
- 5+ years designing and operating Kubernetes platforms in AWS, including cluster lifecycle management, upgrades, configuration, and reliability.
- 5+ years of Helm-based Kubernetes orchestration experience, developing and maintaining Helm charts for platform services and applications.
- 5+ years implementing DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines with automated testing, container security, vulnerability scanning, and continuous compliance.
- Background supporting systems under RMF/ATO, including audits and compliance activities.
Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical direction of a Kubernetes‑based government platform product. This role focuses on platform architecture, Helm‑based deployments, DevSecOps practices, and secure software delivery at scale. You will partner closely with government product leadership and support compliance, audits, and mission onboarding.
- Architect and evolve a Kubernetes‑based platform environment
- Design and maintain Helm charts for platform services
- Guide CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, and compliance automation
- Review platform changes for security, reliability, and ATO impact
- Collaborate with engineers, security teams, and mission partners
IG Consultants: While on contract, you will be an Insight Global employee working for a particular company/end client on W2.
- Pay Day: Payroll is processed every Friday and paid one week in arrears.
- Holidays: Consultants will receive 7 paid holidays over the course of their contract.
- Time Off: In addition to the paid holidays, consultants are eligible for 5 paid days off (PTO) during their contract term. Aside from these allotted paid days, compensation is provided only for hours worked. Paid sick leave beyond this PTO is not offered unless required by applicable law.
- Consultant Benefits: Group Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Consultants also receive 12 FREE mental health sessions per year through Lyra Health. Benefits begin on DAY ONE of your contract.
