We are seeking a Kubernetes Architect to join our global infrastructure team and help scale, automate, and secure our container orchestration environments across on-premises and public cloud platforms. As a Kubernetes specialist, you’ll work closely with DevOps, SRE, and security teams to deliver reliable, self-service, and production-ready Kubernetes clusters that power mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Cluster Management
- Deploy, manage, and upgrade Kubernetes clusters using tools like kubeadm, EKS, AKS, GKE, or Rancher.
- Implement robust RBAC, network policies, ingress controllers, and security frameworks in Kubernetes.
Automation & IaC
- Automate cluster provisioning and application deployment pipelines using Terraform, Helm, and ArgoCD.
- Build reusable modules for consistent infrastructure delivery across staging and production.
CI/CD Integration
- Integrate Kubernetes with modern CI/CD workflows for rapid, safe application delivery.
- Support GitOps practices and continuous deployment automation.
Monitoring, Logging & Troubleshooting
- Implement observability for Kubernetes using Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Fluentd/Fluent Bit.
- Troubleshoot performance issues, failed pods, memory leaks, and cluster degradation events.
Cloud & Hybrid Deployments
- Operate Kubernetes workloads across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid/on-prem environments.
- Use tools like Velero, Kasten, or Stash for backup/restore strategies in Kubernetes.
Collaboration & Support
- Partner with application developers, SREs, and security teams to implement best practices.
- Serve as a technical advisor on cloud-native architectures and containerization s
Must have at least one of the following certifications:
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) – Highly preferred
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux).
- Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stack.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Open-source contributions in Kubernetes-related projects
- Spectro cloud, Incus, Cloud 9 etc…
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems’ is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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InterSystems has been the information engine behind the world's most important applications in healthcare, business and government for over 40 years. Our software products provide advanced data management, integration, and analytics technologies used daily by millions of people in 80+ countries.
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Because we are a highly profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. We value intellectual curiosity and a relentless desire to outperform competitors. With many MIT and Ivy League alumni, along with experienced subject matter experts, you will work with the best of the best.
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For the first 3 or 6 months (experience and role dependent), we ask our employees to work in the office 5 days a week. After that time, our employees receive 24 work from home Fridays to use at their discretion throughout the year.
