25-1045: IT Engineer V

IT Engineer V 
(Reston, VA)
Job ID #: 25-1045
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
Job Requirements
Kubernetes Cluster Management
Design, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of Kubernetes infrastructure.
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cluster health and performance.
2. COTS Product Integration
Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software with Kubernetes clusters.
Manage and troubleshoot issues arising from COTS product deployments within the Kubernetes ecosystem.
3. ML Workload Orchestration
Deploy and manage interactive and batch-based machine learning container workflows
Integrate and optimize SageMaker container images for training and inference tasks.
Monitor resource usage and optimize ML workloads for cost and performance efficiency.
4. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform.
Write and maintain Terraform modules for Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
Enforce best practices for IaC, including version control, modularity, and code reviews.
5. CI/CD Pipelines and Version Control:
Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying applications and Kubernetes manifests using GitLab.
Ensure automation and testing in the software delivery process.
Maintain version control practices for all infrastructure and application code.
6. Collaboration and Documentation:
Work closely with ML engineers, data scientists, and software developers to meet workload requirements.
Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and training for team members.
Key Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Kubernetes (CKA or CKAD certification is a plus). Strong experience with Terraform for IaC. Familiarity with SageMaker, Docker, and containerized workflows. Solid understanding of GitLab CI/CD and version control principles.
• Cloud and Networking: Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure). Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, and service meshes. Experience with cloud-native tools like Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, and Fluentd.
• Machine Learning Workflow Support: Understanding of ML model deployment, training, and inference workflows. Knowledge of integrating SageMaker container images with Kubernetes.
• Security: Knowledge of Kubernetes RBAC, secrets management, and pod security policies. Experience with scanning tools for containers and IaC.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with other IaC tools (e.g., Pulumi, Ansible). Experience with advanced Kubernetes features like Operators and CRDs.

Location: Hybrid -Reston, VA

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.