Iridium · 17 hours ago
Kubernetes Administrator
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIridium is an award-winning and innovative satellite communications company that provides essential connectivity solutions worldwide. They are seeking a skilled Kubernetes Administrator III to ensure the smooth operation of containerized applications, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with multiple teams to optimize Kubernetes technologies.
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Jennifer Bainbridge
Responsibilities
Support the maintenance of multiple Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance
Assist in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications on Kubernetes, to help ensure seamless integration with our CI/CD pipelines
Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters to identify and resolve issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate Kubernetes into our infrastructure and ensure compliance with security best practices
Support and manage Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and secret management
Create and maintain Kubernetes operator and custom resource definitions (CRDs) to automate workflows and manage custom resources
Stay updated with the latest Kubernetes developments and best practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of our Kubernetes environment
Share technical knowledge and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of relevant experience in the industry network administration, including experience as a Kubernetes Administrator or similar role, with a strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and components
Experience with container orchestration and management, including hands-on experience with Kubernetes extensions and operators
Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go, and experience with CI/CD tools and practices
Strong knowledge of container security and compliance, including understanding of network policies, RBAC, and secret management
Experience with cloud-native applications and microservices architecture, including knowledge of Kubernetes networking and storage solutions
Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently present products, deliverables, analyses, and/or issues
Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions or come up with solutions
Be comfortable managing upward, including being a proactive communicator and asking for help when needed
Have confidence and be able to establish valuable relationships with others
Must be able to prioritize key tasks and have a strong sense of ownership over your work
Be active in seeking out ways to continuously improve yourself and gain new knowledge
Preferred
Experience with Kubernetes on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Familiarity with container registry management and image signing
Knowledge of Kubernetes service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd
Experience with Kubernetes-native monitoring and logging solutions like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
Experience with OpenShift and Red Hat's Kubernetes distribution
Company
Iridium
Iridium's constellation consists of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites operating as a fully meshed.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2009-09-24IPO
Leadership Team
Matthew Desch
CEO
Gregory Pelton
Chief Technology Officer
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