Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert

Cyber1Armorofficial — United States · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Contract Remote No Visa

Skills

Kubernetes Platform engineering Cloud infrastructure Infrastructure as Code Automation Terraform OpenTofu Karpenter

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A technology organization is seeking a Kubernetes expert to lead complex container platform improvements. The role involves architecture, automation, security, scalability, and mentoring engineering teams.

Highlights

Senior remote opportunity focused on advanced Kubernetes architecture, automation, scalability, and platform engineering expertise.

Description

Position: Kubernetes SME Duration: 1 Year (Contract-to-Hire) Work Mode: 100% Remote (Bay Area, CA) Experience Level: Senior Work Authorization: GC or US Citizen only What You'll Be Doing: Serve as the escalation point and technical authority for complex Kubernetes scaling and architecture challengesDeploy and fine-tune automation platforms like Karpenter and ScaleOps across the cluster fleetAudit cluster architecture for HA, security, and resource utilization improvementsBuild advanced IaC modules and automation scripts for platform-specific bottlenecksPartner with engineering teams to share knowledge and upskill on modern K8s practicesWhat We're Looking For: 3–5 years of Kubernetes-focused experience6–9 years of overall Platform Engineering experienceDeep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security at scaleHands-on experience with Karpenter, ScaleOps, or similar automated scaling toolsStrong IaC skills (Terraform, OpenTofu) and custom automation toolingContainer-level FinOps / cloud cost-avoidance experienceCloud-native architecture backgroundIf this aligns with your experience and you're open to exploring it, please share your updated resume along with your availability for a quick call.