Torch Technologies, Inc.
Senior Kubernetes Administrator
Torch Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Overview
Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Administrator to manage and optimize our Kubernetes clusters across cloud environments. You will ensure cluster reliability, security, and performance while enabling developers with streamlined tools and workflows. Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters: setup, upgrades, scaling, and troubleshooting. Implement RBAC, security best practices, and workload optimization. Build and maintain infrastructure services across cloud platforms (compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring). Develop internal tools for developer self-service and platform automation. Integrate monitoring, logging, and security into Kubernetes platforms. Collaborate with developers to design scalable and efficient workflows. Qualifications
US Citizenship. Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. Minimum 10+ years in platform, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering. Clearance Requirements: Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance. Deep expertise in Kubernetes administration, Helm, Operators, and service mesh technologies. Hands-on experience with EKS, AKS, or GKE clusters. Proficient with Kubectl, CNI plugins, and workload scheduling. Experience with cloud infrastructure at IL5–6 levels. Strong automation and infrastructure-as-code skills (Terraform, Ansible). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling (ArgoCD, Helm charts). Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Tools / Technologies
Container Orchestration & Management: Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, Operators, Service Mesh (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) Cloud Platforms: AWS (EKS), Azure (AKS), Google Cloud (GKE), hybrid/multi-cloud environments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation (optional) CI/CD & GitOps: ArgoCD, FluxCD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions Security & Identity: RBAC, OPA/Gatekeeper, HashiCorp Vault, IAM (AWS/Azure/GCP), Secrets Management Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Fluentd, ELK/EFK Stack, Datadog, New Relic Networking & CNI: Calico, Flannel, Cilium, Istio Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, Go Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Confluence, Jira OS/Platform: Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Docker, systemd Schedule & Location
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00–17:00 Work Location: On-site at customer site Travel & Relocation
Travel: Yes, 0–10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Details
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Benefits
Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying To Torch Technologies
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. EEO Statement
Torch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Administrator to manage and optimize our Kubernetes clusters across cloud environments. You will ensure cluster reliability, security, and performance while enabling developers with streamlined tools and workflows. Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters: setup, upgrades, scaling, and troubleshooting. Implement RBAC, security best practices, and workload optimization. Build and maintain infrastructure services across cloud platforms (compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring). Develop internal tools for developer self-service and platform automation. Integrate monitoring, logging, and security into Kubernetes platforms. Collaborate with developers to design scalable and efficient workflows. Qualifications
US Citizenship. Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience. Minimum 10+ years in platform, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering. Clearance Requirements: Active or eligible for DoD Security Clearance. Deep expertise in Kubernetes administration, Helm, Operators, and service mesh technologies. Hands-on experience with EKS, AKS, or GKE clusters. Proficient with Kubectl, CNI plugins, and workload scheduling. Experience with cloud infrastructure at IL5–6 levels. Strong automation and infrastructure-as-code skills (Terraform, Ansible). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling (ArgoCD, Helm charts). Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Tools / Technologies
Container Orchestration & Management: Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, Operators, Service Mesh (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) Cloud Platforms: AWS (EKS), Azure (AKS), Google Cloud (GKE), hybrid/multi-cloud environments Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation (optional) CI/CD & GitOps: ArgoCD, FluxCD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions Security & Identity: RBAC, OPA/Gatekeeper, HashiCorp Vault, IAM (AWS/Azure/GCP), Secrets Management Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Fluentd, ELK/EFK Stack, Datadog, New Relic Networking & CNI: Calico, Flannel, Cilium, Istio Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, Go Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Confluence, Jira OS/Platform: Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Docker, systemd Schedule & Location
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00–17:00 Work Location: On-site at customer site Travel & Relocation
Travel: Yes, 0–10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Details
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No Benefits
Torch Technologies offers a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. Applying To Torch Technologies
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies. EEO Statement
Torch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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