Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes-Linux-Azure Local)

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.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. 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.

About the role

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Platform/DevOps Engineer to join our growing Edge team. In this role, you will focus on the deployment, automation, and operation of our hybrid Azure Local and Kubernetes-based deployments on bare-metal infrastructure. You will support our Galleon mobile data centers and AEP integration, ensuring the reliability and performance of our distributed computing platform across diverse edge locations. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

Responsibilities

• Edge Platform Operations
  • Deployment & Maintenance: Deploy and manage Azure Local environments on bare-metal servers across edge data centers.
  • Cluster Management: Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters across on-prem (Galleon) and cloud (Azure) environments.
  • Health & Monitoring: Administer and monitor the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure.
  • Networking & Storage: Implement and maintain Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins) and storage solutions (CSI drivers, PV/PVC).
• Infrastructure Automation
  • IaC Implementation: Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Helm to ensure repeatable and reliable deployments.
  • Automation Scripting: Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash) for scalable infrastructure provisioning.
  • CI/CD Integration: Support cluster operations and deployment pipelines to streamline software delivery to the edge.
• Security & Reliability
  • Security Enforcement: Apply Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, Network Policies, and Secrets Management.
  • Azure Governance: Use Azure Arc to monitor distributed instances and ensure consistent security policies across the fleet.
  • Incident Response: Troubleshoot issues related to bare-metal infrastructure, networking, and containerized services while contributing to on-call rotations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering roles.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience administering production Kubernetes clusters.
• At least 1 year of experience with Azure services (Azure Arc, AKS) or equivalent cloud providers.
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration and system troubleshooting.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and Load Balancing.
• Practical experience with Terraform, Ansible, and scripting in Python or Bash.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Local/Azure Stack HCI.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA or CKAD.

For select roles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenship requirements. These roles may involve access to sensitive information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal restrictions. In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your ability to comply with these requirements.

Pay

For U.S. based candidates, the starting base salary range for this role is $130,824 USD - $163,530 USD, varying based on location, experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits.

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)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

Skills

• A go-getter with a growth mindset; intellectually curious with strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented problem-solver with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Collaborative team player focused on business success and team accomplishment
• Highly organized, results-driven, with strong prioritization skills