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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer (Containers Focus) - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,000.0 - $191,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Bootstrap (Software), Cloud Engineering, Cloudera Impala, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Linux, Django Web Framework, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MongoDB, MySQL, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, OpenStack, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Prometheus, Ionic, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, YAML, Data Logging, Google Cloud, ReactJS, System Availability, Flask (Web Framework), Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Git, Vue.js, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Heroku, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Rancher, Puppet, Terraform, Docker, Elk Stack, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Artifactory, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88243696/1 ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher), and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry, etc.). * Ability to work onsite at Viasat office * Strong proficiency in tools like Ansible, Python, Terraform, GitLab runners, etc. * Interest in designing, developing, deploying, and improving microservice infrastructure and related services. * Develop scripts for automating routine tasks (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell). * Experience administration of a Linux operating system * Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices * Prior experience in migrating workloads from legacy platforms to the cloud * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong fixing skills and experience with Linux and Windows server environments. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. * Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. * US Citizenship required. * Ability to travel up to 10%. What will help you on the job * Strong proficiency in Ansible, Python, Go, and Terraform * Knowledge or experience with CI/CD and tools like: Kubernetes, Ansible, Docker, Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Puppet, CF Engine, Terraform, Heroku, GitHub Actions * Knowledge or experience with microservice platforms like: Rancher Labs, AKS, GKS, EKS * Knowledge or experience with cloud platforms like: AWS, OpenStack, Azure, Google Cloud * Knowledge or experience with databases like: MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, HBase, Hive, Amazon RDS, Impala * Knowledge or experience with development frameworks like: Flask, Django, React, Ionic, Bootstrap, Semantic UI, Foundation, Angular, Polymer, VueJS * Experience with Software Development Life Cycle: including planning, system integration, verification, and validation for a variety of technical solutions * Experience working with the Agile/Scrum methodology * Experience administering Windows or Linux operating systems * Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) preferred ## Description As a Senior Cloud Engineer (Containers Focus), you will oversee the administration, CI/CD processes, and platform operations of our microservices environment (Kubernetes, Rancher, vCluster). You will collaborate closely with crossdisciplinary technical teams to design, build, deliver, support tools and cloudnative services that ensure our Kubernetes platform operates efficiently, scales seamlessly, and delivers an exceptional customer experience., * Manage infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash, Shell, YAML, JavaScript etc.) and tools (GitLab, Terraform, ArgoCD, AWX Vault, etc.) to streamline & improve infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and management processes, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Monitoring & Observability: Establish robust monitoring and logging foundations collaborating with the wider Site Reliability Engineering Function and ensure platform reliability and performance using the standard application performance management tools. * Security: Incorporate security protocols and ensure compliance of the platform with industry standards. * Incident Management: Participate in out of hours on-call rotation, help fix platform related incidents and implement post incident improvements to prevent recurrent issues. * Collaborate with multi-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver high-quality solutions. * Automate the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of our OpenShift clusters through creation and deployment of custom pipelines * Participate in the review of new cluster configurations and pipelines to ensure they achieve their intended result in a non-disruptive manner * Identify, recommend, and implement upgrades and enhancements required to maintain system functionality and optimal performance * Document any new services or infrastructure being deployed as well as ensuring that current documentation remains accurate and follows best practices * Solve and conduct root cause analysis for Linux and Windows servers. * Enhance monitoring and logging with Prometheus and ELK stack. * Ensure compliance with security standards and implement robust monitoring and logging practices. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)