Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer

• Architect, design, deploy, and manage highly available Azure Local environments on bare metal servers across our edge data centers.
• Architect, design, deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters on-prem (Galleon data centers) and cloud (Azure) environments.
• Utilize Azure Arc to centrally manage and monitor distributed Azure Local instances, ensuring consistent governance and security.
• Administer, maintain, and monitor the health, performance, and capacity of Kubernetes clusters and underlying infrastructure.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking solutions (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers) and storage solutions (PV/PVC, Storage Classes, CSI drivers).

• Lead the automation of Azure Local deployment and configuration, including network, storage, and security setup.
• Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and potentially Kubernetes Operators to promote automation, repeatability, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and IaC templates for repeatable and scalable deployments.
• Automate cluster operations, deployment pipelines (CI/CD integration), and infrastructure provisioning.

• Secure Azure Local deployments using best practices and technologies such as Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and network security groups.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets Management, Security Contexts, Image Scanning).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Azure Local, bare metal infrastructure, networking, Kubernetes platform, and containerized services.
• Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource utilization, particularly in edge environments.
• Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including participating in on-call rotations, incident management, and building self-healing capabilities.

• DevSecOps Experience: At least 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps/SRE and platform engineering, with a significant focus on building and managing complex production environments.
• Kubernetes Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and administering production Kubernetes clusters, with experience specifically in on-premises and bare-metal deployments.
• Azure Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and administering production Azure environments, with experience in Azure cloud or on-premises deployments.
• Linux Experience: Expertise in Linux administration and troubleshooting, demonstrated through at least 2+ years of hands-on experience managing complex Linux environments.

• Azure Services: In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Arc, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy.
• Networking: Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, Load Balancing, VPNs) and container networking (CNI).
• IaC: Strong understanding and proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions, specifically Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Monitoring: Experience configuring and managing robust monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Azure Networking: Strong experience with Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and network security configurations.

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines/solutions for DevSecOps, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), particularly on Azure Stack HCI/Azure Local.
• Experience with Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
• Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Experience managing infrastructure/Kubernetes in edge computing or resource-constrained environments.
•  Certifications:
  • Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Stack HCI Specialist
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, CKAD).

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge 
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude 
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda 
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you 

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

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