# Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

> Futurex · Bulverde, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-09-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

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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