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Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes-Linux)

Armada · Sammamish, WA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$158k–$197k/yrFull-time

About the role

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale, and sovereignty. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, deploy, configure, and manage highly available Kubernetes clusters on-prem (Galleon data centers) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) environments.
  • Administer, maintain, and monitor the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure.
  • 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).
  • Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and potentially Kubernetes Operators, promoting automation, repeatability, and reliability.
  • 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).
  • Automate cluster operations, deployment pipelines (CI/CD integration), and infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
  • Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource utilization, particularly in edge environments.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cluster architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks.
  • Work in collaboration with software engineering, DevOps, security teams, and product managers to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and secure operation of applications on Kubernetes.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies from the Kubernetes ecosystem.
  • Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including participating in on-call rotations, incident management, and building self-healing capabilities.

Qualifications

  • US Citizenship
  • 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.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, core components, operational best practices, and lifecycle management.
  • 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).
  • Solid understanding of Linux operating system, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPNs) and container networking (CNI).
  • Strong understanding of Kubernetes security concepts and implementation (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets).
  • Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with others to debug and solve problems.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Citizenship Requirements

For select roles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenship indicated in the required qualifications section. 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.

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).

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)
  • Roth 401(k) retirement plan options
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • 14 paid company holidays per year

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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