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InterSystems · 2 weeks ago

Kubernetes Architect

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $173K/yr

6+ years exp

InterSystems is a creative data technology provider that delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications across various sectors. The Kubernetes Architect will join the global infrastructure team to scale, automate, and secure container orchestration environments, working closely with DevOps, SRE, and security teams to deliver reliable Kubernetes clusters.

Big DataHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Deploy, manage, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters using tools like kubeadm, EKS, AKS, GKE, or Rancher

Implement robust RBAC, network policies, ingress controllers, and security frameworks in Kubernetes

Automate cluster provisioning and application deployment pipelines using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD

Build reusable modules for consistent infrastructure delivery across staging and production

Integrate Kubernetes with modern CI/CD workflows for rapid, safe application delivery

Support GitOps practices and continuous deployment automation

Implement observability for Kubernetes using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Fluentd/Fluent Bit

Troubleshoot performance issues, failed pods, memory leaks, and cluster degradation events

Operate Kubernetes workloads across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid/on-prem environments

Use tools like Velero, Kasten, or Stash for backup/restore strategies in Kubernetes

Partner with application developers, SREs, and security teams to implement best practices

Serve as a technical advisor on cloud-native architectures and containerization

Qualification

KubernetesTerraformCI/CD IntegrationObservability toolsGitOps toolsService mesh technologiesCloud platformsKubernetes certificationsTechnical advisingCollaboration

Required

6+ years of relevant experience

Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)

Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack

Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)

Open-source contributions in Kubernetes-related projects

Spectro cloud, Incus, Cloud 9 etc

Preferred

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – Highly preferred

Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company

InterSystems

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InterSystems is a vendor of software and technology for high-performance database management, integration, and health information systems.

Founded in 1978

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.intersystems.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

John Paladino

Head Of Client Services

Scott Gnau

Head of Data Platforms