Job Summary:
InfoPeople Corporation is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, operate, and scale their global Kubernetes infrastructure. The role involves managing RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters, implementing infrastructure as code, and ensuring production environments meet strict security and compliance standards.
Responsibilities:
โข Manage and automate RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters with Rancher.
โข Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
โข Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, routing, VLAN, VIP, and firewall issues.
โข Integrate Kubernetes clusters with the observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Loki).
โข Ensure production environments meet strict security and compliance standards.
โข Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and platform improvements.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 5 years proven expertise in Kubernetes administration (RKE2/Rancher experience strongly preferred).
โข Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation.
โข Strong background in networking across complex, multi-datacenter environments.
โข Familiarity with VMware infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi).
โข Experience operating in regulated environments (FIPS, PCI, or similar).
โข Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.
Preferred:
โข Experience with GitOps tooling (e.g., Argo CD, Flux).
โข Familiarity with container security tools (e.g., Falco, Trivy, Aqua).
โข Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go).
โข Knowledge of service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
โข Background in high availability and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes.
Company:
InfoPeople Corporation provides staffing services and software solutions. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in New York, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.