Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Futurex· Engineering
About this role
VirtuCrypt 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage 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.
- 5 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 Skills
- Experience 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.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan with employer contribution match
- Scenic corporate campus with amenities including a tennis court, jogging trail, and putting green
- Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals
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This Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer role at Futurex is based in Bulverde, Texas, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer role at Futurex full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer role in the Engineering department at Futurex.
Which team or department does the Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer at Futurex belong to?
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This Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer position at Futurex was posted on Sep 16, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer
Futurex
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