Kubernetes Architect- Remote Option

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of containerized infrastructure in support of our core services. This role is responsible for architecting highly available, secure, and scalable Kubernetes clusters in cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring alignment with DevOps and CI/CD best practices. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Kubernetes ecosystem tools, infrastructure-as-code, and container orchestration patterns, with the ability to mentor teams and define best practices for platform reliability and performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes clusters
• Manage Kubernetes cluster lifecycle with configuration management tools
• Manage Kubernetes applications and configuration deployments using GitOps tools
• Build and maintain monitoring and alerting solutions for both Kubernetes infrastructure and applications within
• Provide real-time support for both Kubernetes infrastructure and applications running in production environments
• Implement and manage security best practices, including authentication, encryption, and SSL/TLS
• Configure persistent storage for use within Kubernetes clusters, utilizing best practices
• Help developer teams with Kubernetes application readiness
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in support of dev and prod environments

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong sense of ownership and integrity demonstrated through clear communication and collaboration
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• High School diploma or GED-equivalent required
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems or similar degree program preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Linux operating system principles, networking fundamentals, and systems management
• Experience building Kubernetes clusters both on-premises (data center) and in public cloud (AWS, GCP or Azure welcome)
• Experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools: Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Experience with Kubernetes service connectivity using gateway api and ingress.
• Experience with Kubernetes packaging and deployments using Helm, Argo CD, and Flux CD
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS and GCP
• Experience with Kubernetes networking including CNI providers such as Cilium and Calico
• In-depth knowledge of monitoring and observability tools: AlertManager, Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, Splunk
• Experience with identity and secrets tools such as cert-manager and vault.
• Experience with Kubernetes security features such as pod security standards, control-plane audit logging, and network policies.
• Experience with modern DevOps programming languages such as Python and Go a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities.  This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position.  The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.