Kubernetes Architect

We are seeking a Kubernetes Architect to join our global infrastructure team and help scale, automate, and secure our container orchestration environments across on-premises and public cloud platforms. As a Kubernetes specialist, you’ll work closely with DevOps, SRE, and security teams to deliver reliable, self-service, and production-ready Kubernetes clusters that power mission-critical applications. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Cluster Management 

• Deploy, manage, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters using tools like kubeadm, EKS, AKS, GKE, or Rancher.
• Implement robust RBAC, network policies, ingress controllers, and security frameworks in Kubernetes.

Automation & IaC 

• Automate cluster provisioning and application deployment pipelines using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD.
• Build reusable modules for consistent infrastructure delivery across staging and production.

CI/CD Integration 

• Integrate Kubernetes with modern CI/CD workflows for rapid, safe application delivery.
• Support GitOps practices and continuous deployment automation.

Monitoring, Logging & Troubleshooting 

• Implement observability for Kubernetes using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Fluentd/Fluent Bit.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, failed pods, memory leaks, and cluster degradation events.

Cloud & Hybrid Deployments 

• Operate Kubernetes workloads across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid/on-prem environments.
• Use tools like Velero, Kasten, or Stash for backup/restore strategies in Kubernetes.

Collaboration & Support 

• Partner with application developers, SREs, and security teams to implement best practices.
• Serve as a technical advisor on cloud-native architectures and containerization s

Must have at least one of the following certifications: 

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – Highly preferred
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Open-source contributions in Kubernetes-related projects
• Spectro cloud, Incus, Cloud 9 etc…

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.