Overview
MTS III, Software - Platform Operations Engineer - Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
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Responsibilities
- Kubernetes Fleet Operations : Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across cloud and bare metal environments (K8s / K3s). Support cluster lifecycle management, including upgrades, scaling, and routine maintenance. Deploy and manage applications across multiple Kubernetes clusters with a focus on consistency and reliability. Implement and maintain security policies across the cluster fleet. Troubleshoot cluster-level issues and support application deployment problems.
- GitOps Implementation & Automation : Implement and maintain GitOps workflows for automated deployments and infrastructure provisioning. Work with GitOps tools like ArgoCD, Flux, or similar platforms to manage deployments and configurations. Develop automation scripts and processes to streamline operational workflows. Support lifecycle management across the fleet using declarative configuration management. Contribute to infrastructure-as-code practices and configuration consistency.
- Monitoring & Observability : Set up and maintain centralized monitoring and logging systems for cluster health and performance visibility. Configure and manage monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, CloudWatch, or similar platforms. Implement fleet health monitoring and alerting systems. Create dashboards and reports for operational visibility and performance tracking. Support incident response and troubleshooting using monitoring and logging data.
- Platform Operations & User Experience : Develop and maintain operational tools that enable developers and operators to use the platform effectively. Contribute to building user-friendly interfaces and experiences for platform management. Support platform users with deployment issues, troubleshooting, and best practices guidance. Create documentation and runbooks for operational procedures and platform usage. Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment patterns.
- Infrastructure Management : Work with cloud platforms and services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Support bare metal deployments and hybrid cloud environments. Implement infrastructure provisioning and configuration management practices. Maintain OpenStack or other private cloud platform components as needed. Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards across the infrastructure.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience5 - 10 years' related work experienceAbility to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the timeKubernetes & Container Orchestration
Strong Kubernetes experience including cluster administration, troubleshooting, and application deploymentContainer technologies proficiency with Docker and containerization best practicesMulti-cluster management understanding and experience with distributed Kubernetes environmentsKubernetes networking concepts including CNI, ingress controllers, and service mesh basicsSecurity policy implementation for containers and Kubernetes environmentsGitOps & Automation Technologies : GitOps tools experience with ArgoCD, Flux, or similar declarative deployment platformsInfrastructure automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm for configuration managementCI / CD integration experience with GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platformsVersion control proficiency with Git and understanding of GitOps workflow patternsScripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, or similar languages for operational tasksMonitoring & Observability Platforms
Monitoring system experience with Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, CloudWatch, or similar toolsCentralized logging setup and management using ELK stack, Fluentd, or similar solutionsAlerting and notification system configuration and managementPerformance monitoring and capacity planning for Kubernetes workloadsDashboarding and reporting for operational visibility and fleet health trackingCloud & Infrastructure Platforms
Cloud platform knowledge with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud servicesHybrid cloud understanding including integration between cloud and on-premises infrastructureInfrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar toolsNetworking fundamentals including VPCs, load balancers, and network securityStorage management including persistent volumes, storage classes, and backup strategiesSpecialized Technologies
Database operations in Kubernetes environments, including Stateful Sets and operatorsBackup and disaster recovery strategies for containerized applications and dataPerformance tuning and resource optimization for Kubernetes workloadsCost optimization strategies for cloud infrastructure and resource managementCompliance frameworks and security scanning for containers and infrastructureDevelopment & Automation Skills
Programming experience in Go, Python, or similar languages for automation and toolingAPI development understanding for integration with platform servicesCustom operator development for Kubernetes resource managementTest automation for infrastructure validation and deployment verificationDocumentation-as-code practices and technical writing skillsOur Principles
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
Paid time off : Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.Health Insurance : Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse / Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.Washington residents only are eligible for : Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program.Other offerings include : Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award 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, 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 Avionics Corporate.
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