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1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $45–$105/hr · Remote (U.S.)

DevSecOps and Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Build and run the secure delivery platform: Kubernetes or OpenShift, infrastructure as code, pipelines with SBOM and scanning, on commercial or DoD impact-level clouds.

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About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

  1. You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
  2. A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
  3. You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

  • Stand up and operate Kubernetes, OpenShift or managed container platforms with Terraform and GitOps
  • Build CI/CD with SAST, DAST, SBOM generation and provenance for AI-generated code
  • Harden to CIS benchmarks, DISA STIGs and NIST 800-53 moderate or IL5 baselines
  • Run site reliability for 99 percent and higher scheduled availability with tested backup and restore

Required qualifications

  • Direct experience running Kubernetes or OpenShift in production with infrastructure as code
  • Working knowledge of cloud security on AWS, Azure or GCP and federal compliance baselines
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
  • Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

  • Active or recent security clearance
  • Red Hat, CKA or AWS or Azure professional certification
  • Databricks or data-platform CI/CD experience

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$105 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — DevSecOps and Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

  • This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
  • We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
  • Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$105 an hour, set by your experience.

Questions? careers@precisionfederal.com · See all open roles