Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Oak Ridge National LaboratoryOak Ridge, Tennessee, United States • Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Posted October 24, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy, is a leading research institution focused on advancing science and technology. ORNL's expertise spans computing, biosciences, nuclear energy, climate change, materials science, and more, providing critical solutions in areas such as clean energy, neutron science, and artificial intelligence. The lab's distinctive approach combines cutting-edge research with practical applications to enhance national security, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
Job Description
The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) is seeking highly qualified individuals to improve the security, performance, and reliability of their computing infrastructure. The team focuses on Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift, building a robust internal platform powering development across the organization. Key responsibilities include infrastructure operations, automation, collaboration, and ensuring compliance.
Requirements
- Kubernetes experience
- Linux Sysadmin experience
- Knowledge of data center hardware
- Scripting and automation experience
- Infrastructure-as-Code tool experience (Terraform, Helm, Puppet)
- CI/CD tooling
- GitOps
- Basic understanding of networked computing
Benefits
- Other benefits include
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Relocation Assistance
- Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Educational Assistance
