Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
On-site
Kubernetes and rke cluster management
Ansible and terraform automation
Linux server administration
SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Engineer to join their Information Technology Linux Infrastructure team at Cape Canaveral, FL. The role requires expertise in Kubernetes and containerized technologies to support critical business functions, emphasizing innovation in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • Install, manage, scale and optimize Kubernetes and RKE clusters using Ansible, Terraform and adjacent technologies in production environments.
  • Work closely with other SpaceX engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support software platforms and related technologies running in Kubernetes within a world-class environment that meets the needs of the demanding SpaceX engineering teams.
  • Foster an environment of collaboration and cross-training, upskilling the team in Kubernetes expertise and ensuring peers are developed into capable engineers.

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SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Kubernetes Engineer to join their Information Technology Linux Infrastructure team at Cape Canaveral, FL. The role requires expertise in Kubernetes and containerized technologies to support critical business functions, emphasizing innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Kubernetes and RKE cluster management
  • Ansible and Terraform automation
  • Linux server administration
  • Containerized application support
  • High availability and performance tuning

Nice-to-have

  • GitOps and CI/CD implementation
  • Python and Golang scripting
  • Kubernetes internal components expertise
  • Service Mesh and software-defined storage
  • Proactive alerting and monitoring workflows

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years systems engineering experience or Bachelor's degree in CS/STEM
  • Experience with Linux shell and configuration
  • Experience with automation frameworks
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check

Work Rights

Must be a US citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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