Kubernetes Platforms Principal Architect

You will lead the architecture, implementation, lifecycle management, security hardening, and scalability planning of on-premises Kubernetes clusters. You will automate infrastructure and deployment workflows, evaluate platform technologies, support internal developer-platform capabilities, mentor engineers, and partner with cybersecurity, SRE, and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and lifecycle management of on-premises Kubernetes clusters
• Evaluate, integrate, and standardize platform components for networking, CI/CD, operating-system management, service mesh, and Kubernetes operators
• Build and maintain test environments for technology evaluation
• Lead cluster upgrades, security hardening, scalability planning, and monitoring integration
• Develop infrastructure, configuration, and deployment automation
• Establish reusable automation patterns and configuration standards
• Support internally developed Kubernetes operators and maintain designated controllers
• Collaborate on an internal developer platform
• Define secure container-image baselines and automate image workflows
• Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship
• Partner with cybersecurity, SRE, and development teams on platform requirements

Requirements

• BS degree in computer science or a related field and at least 8 years of platform-engineering experience, including at least 5 years of Kubernetes experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience designing, implementing, and operating highly available Kubernetes platforms or services in mission-critical production environments
• Knowledge of Linux or UNIX system fundamentals and Linux-based operating-system management
• Understanding of networking principles, network protocols, Linux networking, and Kubernetes networking
• Experience developing automation or deployment tooling with Bash and Python or Go
• Experience with infrastructure as code, configuration management, CI/CD, or GitOps using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, GitLab CI, or Argo CD
• Technical leadership, communication, collaboration, design guidance, code-review, and mentorship skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance
• Ability to pass a pre-placement drug test and participate in random drug testing

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work hours
• On-site fitness facilities
• On-site banking facilities
• On-site cafeteria facilities
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Vacation and holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts