Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer
At a glance
Senior Platform & Infrastructure role at Futurex. Bulverde · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $146,057–$210,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Run and automate RKE2 Kubernetes clusters through Rancher across development, QA, staging and production environments
- Build infrastructure automation with Terraform and Ansible, then maintain it as the platform changes
- Diagnose difficult network problems involving routing, VLANs, virtual IPs and firewalls across datacenters
- Connect clusters to Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager and Loki, and uphold security controls in regulated production environments
- Help application teams deploy workloads and improve the platform together
What you bring
- At least five years administering Kubernetes, with RKE2 and Rancher experience strongly preferred
- Practical Terraform and Ansible experience for automating infrastructure
- Strong networking experience across complex, multi-datacenter setups
- Experience in FIPS, PCI or similar regulated environments, plus familiarity with VMware infrastructure
Who this fits
This senior, on-site role in Bulverde suits an engineer focused on Kubernetes operations, infrastructure automation and complex networking. You’ll work with application teams and support production systems in regulated environments.
From the employer
VirtuCrypt is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer to design, operate, and scale our global Kubernetes infrastructure. Our clusters span multiple datacenters and deployment stages (development, QA, staging, and production), with production systems operating in FIPS and PCI-validated environments.
Responsibilities
- Manage and automate RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters with Rancher.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, routing, VLAN, VIP, and firewall issues.
- Integrate Kubernetes clusters with the observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager, Loki).
- Ensure production environments meet strict security and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and platform improvements.
Requirements
- 5 years proven expertise in Kubernetes administration (RKE2/Rancher experience strongly preferred).
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure automation.
- Strong background in networking across complex, multi-datacenter environments.
- Familiarity with VMware infrastructure (vSphere/ESXi).
- Experience operating in regulated environments (FIPS, PCI, or similar).
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on scalability and reliability.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with GitOps tooling (e.g., Argo CD, Flux).
- Familiarity with container security tools (e.g., Falco, Trivy, Aqua).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go).
- Knowledge of service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
- Background in high availability and disaster recovery strategies for Kubernetes.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan with employer contribution match
- Scenic corporate campus with amenities including a tennis court, jogging trail, and putting green
- Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals
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