Sr. Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Senior Kubernetes Platform EngineerClient 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.ResponsibilitiesManage 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.Requirements5 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 SkillsExperience 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.