Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes-Linux)

About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure

from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one

of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50,

Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations

ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading

investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside

strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and

Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI -

rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering

impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build

something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only

define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital

divide for customers around the world.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, and detail-oriented Senior Platform Engineer

to join our growing Edge team. You will be responsible for the design,

automation, optimization, and operation of our Kubernetes-based platform

supporting our Galleon mobile data centers and Atlas cloud integration. This is

a critical role where you will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud

infrastructure and Kubernetes while valuing mentorship, collaboration, and open

communication. You will work on building and managing resilient, secure, and

scalable Kubernetes environments across diverse edge locations and cloud

infrastructure, ensuring the reliability of our distributed computing platform.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

What You'll Do

• (Key Responsibilities)
• * Architect, design, deploy, configure, and manage highly available Kubernetes
• clusters on-prem (Galleon data centers) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• environments. This includes designing the cluster layout, resource
• allocation, and storage configurations
• * 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)
• * Design, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Azure Stack Local and HCI
• environments
• * Maintain and monitor containerized platform services running within the
• clusters and robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g.,
• Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• * Drive Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives using tools like Terraform,
• Ansible, Helm, and potentially Kubernetes Operators, promoting automation,
• repeatability, and reliability
• * Support and troubleshoot complex issues related to the Kubernetes platform,
• containerized services, networking, and infrastructure
• * Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, Network
• Policies, Secrets Management, Security Contexts, Image Scanning)
• * Automate cluster operations, deployment pipelines (CI/CD integration), and
• infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g.,
• Terraform, Ansible)
• * Optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource
• utilization, particularly in edge environments
• * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cluster architecture,
• configurations, operational procedures, and runbooks
• * Work in collaboration with software engineering, DevOps, security teams, and
• product managers to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and secure
• operation of applications on Kubernetes
• * Evaluate and integrate new technologies from the Kubernetes ecosystem
• * Contribute to the operational excellence of the platform, including
• participating in on-call rotations, incident management, and building
• self-healing capabilities
• Required Qualifications
• * US Citizenship
• * At least 7+ years of experience in DevSecOps/SRE and platform engineering,
• with a significant focus on building and managing complex production
• environments
• * 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
• * Deep expertise in Linux administration and troubleshooting, demonstrated
• through at least 3+ years of hands-on experience managing complex Linux
• environments
• * Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, core components, operational
• best practices, and lifecycle management
• * Strong understanding and proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• solutions, particularly Terraform and/or Ansible
• * Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation
• * Experience configuring and managing monitoring/logging tools (e.g.,
• Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• * Solid understanding of Linux operating system, networking fundamentals
• (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPNs) and container networking (CNI)
• * Strong understanding of Kubernetes security concepts and implementation
• (RBAC, Network Policies, Secrets)
• * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others to
• debug and solve problems
• * A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology,
• a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• * Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
• * Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD solutions for DevSecOps, such as
• GitLab CI or Jenkins
• * Strong development experience using Docker, docker-compose, and/or Kubernetes
• * Experience developing Ansible playbooks for process automation
• * Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, CKAD)
• * Experience with Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• * Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd
• * Experience managing Kubernetes in edge computing or resource-constrained
• environments
• Citizenship Requirements
• For select roles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies
• involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenship indicated in the
• required qualifications section. These roles may involve access to sensitive
• information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal
• restrictions. In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your
• ability to comply with these requirements.

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting

base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below,

varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized

benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

* Competitive base salary and equity

* 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)

* 14 paid company holidays per year

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Compensation

$157,596—$196,995 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

* 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from

external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our

careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement

will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.