Platform System Architect – Onprem Kubernetes Platform

Caterpillar Inc.

Not specified (potentially hybrid or onsite based on the nature of the role).
Onprem kubernetes platform architecture
Missioncritical and autonomy workloads
Multisite, onprem, and airgapped deployments
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Platform System Architect to lead the architecture of an enterprise-grade on-prem Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and Kubernetes architecture, focusing on scalability, security, and operational efficiency

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced Platform System Architect to define and govern the architecture of an enterprisegrade onprem Kubernetes platform supporting missioncritical and autonomy workloads.
  • This role is responsible for the endtoend architectural vision , longterm evolution, and technical guardrails of the platform across onprem, edge, and airgapped environments.
  • This is a senior, handson architectural role with strong influence over platform direction.

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Platform System Architect to lead the architecture of an enterprise-grade on-prem Kubernetes platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and Kubernetes architecture, focusing on scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • onprem Kubernetes platform architecture
  • missioncritical and autonomy workloads
  • multisite, onprem, and airgapped deployments
  • Kubernetes cluster topology
  • service mesh architectures
  • platform security and zerotrust models

Nice-to-have

  • continuous platform evolution
  • architectural authority
  • industrial, autonomy, or missioncritical systems
  • influencing platform direction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
  • 12+ years of experience in infrastructure, platform, or systems engineering
  • 7+ years of experience designing and evolving largescale distributed systems
  • 5+ years of experience architecting Kubernetesbased platforms
  • Experience designing platforms for airgapped, disconnected, or edge environments

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