Rancher Platform Engineer
United States
Full-time
1 hour ago
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
KubernetesJenkinsGitHub ActionsHelmRancherGitHubGitOpsLoad BalancingCI/CDCommunication
About this role
Cyber Space Technologies LLC is seeking a Rancher Platform Engineer. The role involves managing Kubernetes clusters with a strong focus on Rancher and requires deep knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and operations.
Responsibilities:
- Strong hands-on expertise with Rancher managing Kubernetes clusters using RKE and RKE2 (mandatory)
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, internals, and day-2 operations
- Proven experience managing:
- HA control planes and etcd
- Node lifecycle (provisioning, scaling, replacement, decommissioning)
- Kubernetes upgrades and patching with minimal downtime
- Experience with Kubernetes networking (Calico, Cilium, ingress controllers, load balancing)
- Experience with persistent storage and CSI drivers (NFS, cloud disks, Ceph, Longhorn, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD and GitOps workflows (Helm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD)
- Experience supporting mixed Linux and Windows Kubernetes worker nodes
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work through complex, production-impacting issues
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on expertise with Rancher managing Kubernetes clusters using RKE and RKE2 (mandatory)
- Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, internals, and day-2 operations
- Proven experience managing: HA control planes and etcd
- Node lifecycle (provisioning, scaling, replacement, decommissioning)
- Kubernetes upgrades and patching with minimal downtime
- Experience with Kubernetes networking (Calico, Cilium, ingress controllers, load balancing)
- Experience with persistent storage and CSI drivers (NFS, cloud disks, Ceph, Longhorn, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD and GitOps workflows (Helm, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo CD)
- Experience supporting mixed Linux and Windows Kubernetes worker nodes
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work through complex, production-impacting issues
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams