Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
AWS Kubernetes Engineer (Multi-Cloud Experience Preferred)
About Northcross Group
https://www.northcrossgroup.com
Northcross Group (NCG) is a professional services firm specializing in merger and acquisition integrations, system modernization, and compliance programs for clients in the private and public sectors. We provide industry-specific business solutions and understand the importance of providing the same level of care to the people who will use it and the underlying data. These fundamentals—technology, data, and people—are all a part of the equation for success. We work with clients in the banking/finance, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, technology, and federal markets.
NCG develops tooling and automated platforms to support its professional services practices and is in the process of deploying a SaaS platform that will make some of its tooling available to broader markets. We have an internal development team that develops, maintains, and continuously improves our automation.
Opportunity Description
The AWS Kubernetes Engineer must have demonstrated experience and the ability to design, manage, and support Kubernetes environments within Amazon Web Services, along with broader cloud infrastructure, including Compute, networking, and database services. Daily tasks will include cluster monitoring, infrastructure configuration, and troubleshooting as needed, while ensuring that best practices, security standards, and compliance methodologies are followed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, including the ability to effectively format and deliver information to the appropriate audience (e.g., technical, executive, and client). Experience with multi-cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as well as familiarity with cloud-native tools and DevOps practices, is preferred.
All applicants must be able to undergo a successful background check. The position will be based out of either NCG’s Portland, Maine, Marquette, Michigan, or Arlington, Virginia offices.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters using Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)
Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Architect and manage core AWS infrastructure including Compute, networking, and databases
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
Monitor system performance, reliability, and cost optimization across cloud platforms
Implement infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Ensure security best practices across clusters, networking, and IAM configurations
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis
Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and scalability
Support multi-cloud strategies involving Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE)
Maintain documentation and best practices for cloud-native deployments
Qualifications
3+ years of experience working with Kubernetes in production environments
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
Compute: EC2, Auto Scaling, Load Balancers
Containers: EKS, ECS (nice to have)
Databases: RDS, MySQL
Networking: VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups
Identity & Security: IAM roles, policies, and best practices
Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrailStorage: S3, EBS
Experience with containerization tools like Docker
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred)
Experience with Linux systems and networking fundamentals
Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments
Benefits
At NCG, we have a commitment to excellence driven by continuous improvement across all areas of our business. We value our team members and offer competitive benefits, work/life balance, and opportunities for advancement. Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Employer-paid Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer contributing 401(k) Retirement Benefits
Employer provided Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Three weeks paid time off
Eleven paid holidays
Tuition and education benefits
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@northcrossgroup.com
Qualified applicants must undergo a successful background check. NCG is an equal opportunity employer.