Armada · 4 hours ago
Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes-Linux-Azure Local)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expArmada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited. They are seeking a Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer to design, automate, optimize, and operate Azure Local and Kubernetes-based deployments, ensuring the reliability and performance of their distributed computing platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterSoftware
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
15 paid company holidays per year
Company
Armada
Armada provides modular data centers and edge compute solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund
2025-07-24Series Unknown· $131M
2024-07-11Series Unknown· $40M
2023-12-11Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Dan Wright
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Runyan
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
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