Job Title:  Container Hardening Engineer Location: Remote Clearance: Secret Employment Type: Full-Time Education: B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Salary:  $90,000-$100,000 (based on experience) Benefits:  Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO Certs: Security+ certification Preferred Application:  Apply here or email your resume to Careers @wearemetronome.com Feel free to recommend or share this opportunity with a friend! Overview: The Container Hardening Engineer for Iron Bank (IB) plays a critical role in securing containerized applications and implementing best practices to meet Iron Bank and DoD standards. This position focuses on building secure containers, documenting implementations, and contributing to DevSecOps efforts within Kubernetes environments.

Key Responsibilities: Harden Docker containers to meet Iron Bank and DoD security standards

Perform CVE assessments and vulnerability testing on container workloads

Document container implementation, updates, and compliance processes

Deploy and manage secure, containerized applications in Kubernetes environments

Integrate and optimize container security tools (e.g., Twistlock, Aqua)

Support CI/CD pipelines and service mesh technologies like Istio

Collaborate with Iron Bank teams to maintain secure container repositories

Provide technical support and respond to escalations related to container hardening

Apply cloud platform expertise (AWS, GCP, Azure) for secure deployments

, Required Skills Required Skills: 3+ years of experience in containerized application development and security Advanced expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and container security tools Strong understanding of Kubernetes deployment models and service mesh (e.g., Istio) Experience with running containers on different system architectures (amd64, arm). Experience with Gitlab pipelines and Git CLI. Experience with Renovate Bot (used for automatically updating container software versions) would be a plus Experience with vulnerability testing tools for container environments Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS)

, Desired Skills Security+ certification  , About Metronome, LLC Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:  Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire. Benefits:  Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.  Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome’s range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. Application Process:  Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire Upload a current resume Complete the Online Application and Submit Evaluation Process:  Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at  hr@wearemetronome.com or 703-957-4082. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.