Define and own the architectural vision, standards, and roadmap for Summit’s Kubernetes platform
Design scalable, resilient, and secure Kubernetes environments to support internal and client-facing workloads
Establish platform patterns, design principles, and governance for container orchestration, workload placement, networking, storage, and cluster lifecycle management
Lead infrastructure automation strategy for Kubernetes and adjacent systems, including infrastructure as code, configuration management, and CI/CD integration
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Security, and other stakeholders to assess requirements and translate them into effective platform solutions
Evaluate current-state Kubernetes environments and identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Provide architectural guidance for Kubernetes-based application deployments, ensuring alignment with platform standards and operational best practices
Influence observability, monitoring, alerting, and incident readiness strategies within Kubernetes environments
Troubleshoot complex platform-level issues and guide root cause analysis for critical Kubernetes and container-related incidents
Drive modernization initiatives related to container platforms, orchestration strategy, and underlying Linux infrastructure
Create and maintain architecture documentation, reference designs, platform standards, and technical guidance for internal teams
Support security and compliance objectives by incorporating platform hardening, access controls, segmentation, and other Kubernetes security best practices into the architectural framework

Requirements

Deep experience designing and evolving Kubernetes platforms in complex production environments
Strong Linux systems knowledge across distributions such as Red Hat, CentOS, and Ubuntu
Highly skilled in infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD technologies
Understanding of Kubernetes architecture at a platform level, including networking, ingress, storage, security, scaling, and cluster operations
Ability to balance strategic platform design with practical operational realities
Strong communication skills to influence decisions across technical and non-technical stakeholders
A thoughtful, standards-driven approach to architecture while remaining flexible and solutions-oriented
Passionate about platform engineering, automation, reliability, and continuous improvement
Bonus: Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS; Linux certifications such as RHCE or LFCS; experience designing shared platform services in regulated, high-availability, or enterprise environments; proficiency in scripting or development languages such as Python, Bash, or Go; familiarity with observability platforms and SRE-aligned practices; knowledge of networking, security architecture, and policy enforcement within Kubernetes environments; experience contributing to platform standards, governance models, or internal engineering enablement; familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira; contributions to open-source projects or active participation in technical communities.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off (yes, really)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance — with HSA/HRA options
401(k) with 4% employer match
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
Free employee colocation and cloud account
A fun, casual work environment where you can be yourself

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesLinuxTerraformAnsibleCI/CDPythonBashGoinfrastructure as codecontainer orchestration

Soft Skills

communicationstrategic designflexibilitysolutions-orientedinfluencecollaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementleadershiporganizational

Certifications

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