Kubernetes / XNAT Engineer

• Deploy, configure, and maintain XNAT environments using Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure architectures for imaging and research data platforms
• Support cloud and hybrid deployments across AWS, GCP, Azure and on-premise infrastructure
• Automate deployment workflows and infrastructure provisioning
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production environments
• Collaborate with developers, imaging researchers, and project teams to support platform functionality and integrations
• Assist with upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, and performance tuning
• Support integrations involving:
• PACS/DICOM systems
• Authentication systems (LDAP/SAML/OAuth)
• Object storage and archive systems
• AI/ML pipelines
• Containerized processing workflows
• Participate in technical planning and customer-facing infrastructure discussions
• Contribute to internal tooling, documentation, and best practices

Preferred Technical ExperienceRequired

• Kubernetes administration and orchestration
• Docker/containerized application deployment
• Linux systems administration
• Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
• Infrastructure automation and scripting
• Experience with:
• Helm
• Git
• CI/CD workflows
• Bash or Python scripting
• Terraform, * Opportunity to work on globally impactful healthcare and research infrastructure
• Flexible work environment
• Collaborative and highly technical team
• Exposure to cutting-edge imaging, AI, and biomedical data platforms
• Ability to contribute directly to open-source and enterprise innovation efforts

Do you have experience in Linux support?, * Experience with XNAT

• Experience with medical imaging or DICOM workflows
• AWS infrastructure experience
• PostgreSQL administration
• NGINX/Tomcat configuration
• Experience with:
• Nomad
• Ansible
• Observability and monitoring
• High-availability architectures
• Security hardening
• Healthcare or research IT environments, * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Comfortable working in fast-moving technical environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for building infrastructure that supports scientific advancement and healthcare innovation

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

XNAT Works is seeking a highly motivated Kubernetes / XNAT Engineer to join our growing technical team supporting advanced biomedical imaging, research, and clinical data infrastructure deployments worldwide. This role focuses on the deployment, automation, scaling, optimization, and support of enterprise XNAT environments across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate is experienced with Kubernetes, containerized architectures, Linux systems administration, and modern DevOps workflows, with an interest in healthcare and scientific computing environments. About XNAT Works XNAT Works is a biomedical imaging technology company specializing in the implementation, management, and optimization of secure XNAT-based platforms for research and clinical environments. Our team has been involved with the XNAT ecosystem since its inception and continues to lead development, deployment, and innovation efforts globally. We support organizations ranging from academic medical centers and hospitals to international federated research initiatives and clinical trial programs.