Panasonic North America
Kubernetes Infrastructure Solution Architect
Panasonic North America, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, us, 60179
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Infrastructure Solution Architect to design, implement, and optimize Kubernetes-based infrastructure solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, containerization, and hybrid cloud strategies. They will work closely with engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Responsibilities
At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business.
Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoeB34sJFMs&t=1s) to learn about Panasonic Connect and see how we connect talent to opportunity. Come join our journey!
What You'll Get To Do:
Overall Responsibilities:
Design and implement
Kubernetes clusters
across
on-premises data centers and cloud providers
(AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Develop and maintain
highly available, scalable, and secure containerized environments
.
Define best practices and governance for
Kubernetes resource management, networking, and security
.
Develop and deploy and API gateways for both Onprem and Cloud.
Work with
DevOps and SRE teams
to automate cluster provisioning, deployment, and monitoring.
Optimize Kubernetes clusters for
performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience
.
Lead migration strategies for
legacy applications
to
containerized and microservices-based architectures
.
Implement
CI/CD pipelines
and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated deployments.
Provide expertise in
service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, Consul)
for networking and security.
Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes workloads, ensuring
high availability and disaster recovery strategies
.
Collaborate with security teams to enforce
compliance, policies, and access control
within Kubernetes environments.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
8+ years
of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, or DevOps roles.
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Kubernetes (K8s)
in production environments.
Expertise in
on-premises Kubernetes solutions
(Rancher, OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, etc.).
Strong knowledge of cloud-based Kubernetes services (
EKS, AKS, GKE
).
Proficiency in
containerization technologies
(Docker, Podman, Containerd).
Experience with
IaC tools
such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible, or Pulumi.
Strong understanding of
networking concepts
(CNI, Ingress, Service Mesh, Load Balancing).
Expertise in
Kubernetes RBAC, security policies, and compliance frameworks
.
Experience with
monitoring and logging solutions
(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Fluentd).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using
Bash, Python, or Go
.
Familiarity with
hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Experience with
serverless architectures and edge computing
.
Knowledge of
database and storage integrations
in Kubernetes.
Prior experience in
performance tuning and cost optimization
of K8s workloads.
Other Requirements:
Travel is required 25%
What We Offer:
High Performance Culture
A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Teamwork and Collaboration
Rewards and Recognition
Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
Competitive compensation packages
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive benefits
Paid Parental Care Leave
Educational Assistance
Volunteer time off
Total Well Being Program
Employee Referral Program
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.
#LI-AU1
#LI-Hybrid
The salary range below is just one component of Panasonic Connect's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.
Salary Range
$130k - $160k + Bonus REQ-151416
We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Infrastructure Solution Architect to design, implement, and optimize Kubernetes-based infrastructure solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, containerization, and hybrid cloud strategies. They will work closely with engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Responsibilities
At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business.
Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoeB34sJFMs&t=1s) to learn about Panasonic Connect and see how we connect talent to opportunity. Come join our journey!
What You'll Get To Do:
Overall Responsibilities:
Design and implement
Kubernetes clusters
across
on-premises data centers and cloud providers
(AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Develop and maintain
highly available, scalable, and secure containerized environments
.
Define best practices and governance for
Kubernetes resource management, networking, and security
.
Develop and deploy and API gateways for both Onprem and Cloud.
Work with
DevOps and SRE teams
to automate cluster provisioning, deployment, and monitoring.
Optimize Kubernetes clusters for
performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience
.
Lead migration strategies for
legacy applications
to
containerized and microservices-based architectures
.
Implement
CI/CD pipelines
and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated deployments.
Provide expertise in
service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, Consul)
for networking and security.
Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes workloads, ensuring
high availability and disaster recovery strategies
.
Collaborate with security teams to enforce
compliance, policies, and access control
within Kubernetes environments.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
8+ years
of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, or DevOps roles.
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Kubernetes (K8s)
in production environments.
Expertise in
on-premises Kubernetes solutions
(Rancher, OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, etc.).
Strong knowledge of cloud-based Kubernetes services (
EKS, AKS, GKE
).
Proficiency in
containerization technologies
(Docker, Podman, Containerd).
Experience with
IaC tools
such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible, or Pulumi.
Strong understanding of
networking concepts
(CNI, Ingress, Service Mesh, Load Balancing).
Expertise in
Kubernetes RBAC, security policies, and compliance frameworks
.
Experience with
monitoring and logging solutions
(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Fluentd).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using
Bash, Python, or Go
.
Familiarity with
hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
Experience with
serverless architectures and edge computing
.
Knowledge of
database and storage integrations
in Kubernetes.
Prior experience in
performance tuning and cost optimization
of K8s workloads.
Other Requirements:
Travel is required 25%
What We Offer:
High Performance Culture
A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Teamwork and Collaboration
Rewards and Recognition
Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
Competitive compensation packages
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive benefits
Paid Parental Care Leave
Educational Assistance
Volunteer time off
Total Well Being Program
Employee Referral Program
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.
#LI-AU1
#LI-Hybrid
The salary range below is just one component of Panasonic Connect's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.
Salary Range
$130k - $160k + Bonus REQ-151416