Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Futurex, L.P.
Bulverde, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Bulverde, United States of America

Tech stack

Kubernetes Security
Bash
Disaster Recovery
VMware ESX Servers
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)
Python
Routing
Octopus Deploy
Ansible
Prometheus
Software Deployment
Tripwire
VMware Infrastructure
Virtual Local Area Networks
vSphere
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Istio
System Availability
Grafana
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Rancher
Linkerd (Service Mesh)
Terraform

Job description

  • Manage and automate RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters with Rancher.

  • Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, routing, VLAN, VIP, and firewall issues.

  • Integrate Kubernetes clusters with the observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Loki).

  • Ensure production environments meet strict security and compliance standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and platform improvements.

Requirements

  • 5 years proven expertise in Kubernetes administration (RKE2/Rancher experience strongly preferred).

  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation.

  • Strong background in networking across complex, multi-datacenter environments.

  • Familiarity with VMware infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi).

  • Experience operating in regulated environments (FIPS, PCI, or similar).

  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience with GitOps tooling (e.g., Argo CD, Flux).

  • Familiarity with container security tools (e.g., Falco, Trivy, Aqua).

  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go).

  • Knowledge of service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).

  • Background in high availability and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes.

Benefits & conditions

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

  • Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement

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