Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Job Title: Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Location: Washington, DC/ Remote
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Summary:
Senior technical leader responsible for enterprise Kubernetes platforms, governance, GitHub ARC, ArgoCD GitOps delivery, multi-cloud Kubernetes architecture, security, reliability and developer enablement across AWS, Azure and hybrid environments.

Essential Functions: Kubernetes Platform Architecture & Engineering: Design EKS/AKS platforms, cluster lifecycle management, platform standards,
networking, storage and self-service capabilities.
Kubernetes Governance & Security: Establish RBAC, Network Policies, Pod Security Standards, Kyverno/Gatekeeper policies, multi-tenancy standards and compliance controls.
GitHub ARC & CI/CD Platform Engineering: mplement and manage GitHub Actions Runner Controller (ARC), enterprise CI/CD standards, pipeline security and deployment automation.
ArgoCD & GitOps: Lead ArgoCD architecture, application onboarding, multi-cluster deployment patterns, progressive delivery and GitOps governance.
Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Strategy: Standardize Kubernetes across AWS and Azure, disaster recovery, portability and cross-cloud operations.
Reliability & Observability: Define SLOs, error budgets, monitoring standards and incident response practices.
Developer Experience & Automation: Build reusable Terraform modules, platform services, golden paths and self-service tooling.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor degree and 7+ years DevOps/Platform Engineering; 5+ years Kubernetes engineering.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Deep expertise in Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, ArgoCD, GitHub ARC, Terraform, GitOps, cloud networking, observability, security and automation.

Preferred Qualifications: CKA, CKS, AWS/Azure certifications, service mesh, Backstage, regulated environment experience.

About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.