Armada
Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes-Linux)
Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$158k-$197kDetected 9 days ago
PythonBashGitAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformAnsibleHelmCI/CDJenkinsLinuxPrometheusGrafanaDevOpsSite Reliability EngineeringPlatform EngineeringCybersecurityTCP/IPDNSFirewall
About the role
- We are looking for an experienced, and detail-oriented Senior Platform Engineer to join our growing Edge team.
- This is a critical role where you will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes while valuing mentorship, collaboration, and open communication.
- This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.
Responsibilities
- Implement and manage Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers) and storage solutions (PV/PVC, Storage Classes, CSI drivers)
- Design, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure Stack Local and HCI environments
- Maintain and monitor containerized platform services running within the clusters and robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Support and troubleshoot complex issues related to the Kubernetes platform, containerized services, networking, and infrastructure
- Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets Management, Security Contexts, Image Scanning)
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cluster architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks
- A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
- A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
- You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
- You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
Requirements
- At least 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps/SRE and platform engineering, with a significant focus on building and managing complex production environments
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and administering production Kubernetes clusters, with experience specifically in on-premises and bare-metal deployments
- Deep expertise in Linux administration and troubleshooting, demonstrated through at least 3+ years of hands-on experience managing complex Linux environments
- Strong understanding and proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, particularly Terraform and/or Ansible
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation
- Experience configuring and managing monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets)
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
- Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD solutions for DevSecOps, such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
- Strong development experience using Docker, docker-compose, and/or Kubernetes
- Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, CKAD)
- Experience with Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
- Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd
- Experience managing Kubernetes in edge computing or resource-constrained environments
- Citizenship Requirements
Skills
- Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact.
Compensation
- For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.
- In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).
- 14 paid company holidays per year
- $157,596 - $196,995 USD
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
- Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
- Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
Company info
- Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty.
- Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada's solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
- With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio.
- We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
- You'll tackle challenges that haven't been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up.
- What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada's mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.
Equal opportunity
- At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive.
- As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation.
- Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US Citizenship
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