Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

FuturexBulverde, Texas🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 16, 2025

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to architect and scale cutting-edge Kubernetes infrastructure in a highly secure, regulated environment, perfect for experienced engineers passionate about robust platform engineering. You'll leverage your expertise in Kubernetes, IaC, and complex networking to drive innovation and ensure the reliability of critical systems. Apply now to make a significant impact at a leading technology company.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Bulverde, Texas, United States

Posted

1 year ago

AnsibleBashGrafanaIstioKubernetesPrometheusPythonTerraformVMware

Job Description

VirtuCrypt is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, operate, and scale our global Kubernetes infrastructure. Our clusters span multiple datacenters and deployment stages (development, QA, staging, and production), with production systems operating in FIPS and PCI-validated environments.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan with employer contribution match
Scenic corporate campus with amenities including a tennis court, jogging trail, and putting green
Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals