Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

SpaceX

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Cape Canaveral, FL
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

As a Senior Kubernetes Engineer at Cape Canaveral, FL, you will join a dynamic team responsible for designing and implementing scalable infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes. Your daily tasks include automating VMware environments, configuring MetalLB load balancers, and integrating service meshes to enhance network reliability and security. Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and YAML is essential, along with experience in cloud-native technologies such as Helm and Prometheus. This role requires a deep understanding of ITAR compliance and the ability to work on large-scale enterprise systems, addressing complex business challenges related to high-availability and disaster recovery scenarios.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement Kubernetes clusters for mission-critical applications.
  • Automate deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Configure and manage network policies and load balancers in Kubernetes environments.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues related to Kubernetes infrastructure and application deployments.
  • Maintain security best practices by implementing RBAC and securing Kubernetes components.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Proficiency in VMware via automation tools
  • Expertise in networking solutions for Kubernetes (e.g., MetalLB)
  • Deep knowledge of service mesh technologies
  • Strong understanding of ITAR requirements and compliance
  • Experience with cloud-native applications and microservices architecture

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