[Remote] Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, dedicated to solving complex problems. They are seeking a Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS, ensuring the support of mission-critical systems and compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure to support business and engineering applications
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments
• Monitor and optimize performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments
• Ensure cloud environments meet RTX security and compliance standards
• Automate infrastructure and cluster provisioning, upgrades, and maintenance using tools such as Helm and Terraform
• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking, including ingress controllers, service meshes, and network policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess cloud requirements and provide solutions aligned with business objectives
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues while maintaining high reliability and uptime
• Stay current with cloud platform updates and best practices and provide recommendations for improvements
• Document processes, policies, and procedures for cloud operations

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• 3+ years of experience in managing and administering Azure or AWS cloud environments with 1+ years of experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Proficiency with Azure or AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm and a strong understanding of networking principles and cloud security best practices
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices with Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Azure or AWS certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Experience working in both Azure and AWS environments managing multi-cloud-based applications
• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD))
• Experience working in an aerospace or defense environment is a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement

Company Overview