Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

VirtuCrypt is seeking aSenior Kubernetes Platform Engineerto 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 inFIPSandPCI-validatedenvironments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and automateRKE2-based Kubernetes clusterswith Rancher.
• Implement and maintaininfrastructure as codeusing Terraform and Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complexnetworking, routing, VLAN, VIP, and firewallissues.
• Integrate Kubernetes clusters with theobservability stack(Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Loki).
• Ensure production environments meetstrict security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and platform improvements.

Requirements

• 5 years proven expertise inKubernetes administration(RKE2/Rancher experience strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience withTerraformandAnsiblefor infrastructure automation.
• Strong background innetworkingacross complex, multi-datacenter environments.
• Familiarity withVMware infrastructure(vSphere/ESXi).
• Experience operating inregulated environments(FIPS, PCI, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience withGitOps tooling(e.g., Argo CD, Flux).
• Familiarity withcontainer security tools(e.g., Falco, Trivy, Aqua).
• Proficiency inscripting languages(Python, Bash, or Go).
• Knowledge ofservice meshes(e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
• Background inhigh availability and disaster recovery strategiesfor Kubernetes.

Benefits

• 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