Kubernetes Engineer- 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: 

The Kubernetes Engineer will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters across our infrastructure (cloud and on-premise)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters according to best practices
• Monitoring and ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of Kubernetes clusters
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes clusters, including networking, storage, and resource utilization
• Implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with security standards within Kubernetes environments.
• Automating deployment and management tasks using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Collaborating with development and operations teams to optimize application deployments on Kubernetes
• Performing periodic upgrades and patching of Kubernetes clusters to ensure they are running the latest stable releases.
• Participating in on-call rotations and responding to incidents related to Kubernetes infrastructure
• Documenting processes, procedures, and configurations related to Kubernetes environments.
• Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Setting up logging, alerting, and monitoring of clusters using Splunk and Prometheus

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• 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

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Kubernetes Engineer or similar role
• Proficiency in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Strong understanding of containerization concepts and technologies such as Docker.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and alerting concepts and technologies such as Prometheus and Prometheus AlertManager
• Strong understanding of visualization and dashboarding concepts and technologies such as Grafana
• Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or Apache Mesos
• Knowledge of networking concepts and experience with container networking solutions (e. g., Cilium)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Go for automation tasks
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tools such as Helm and Kustomize.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or BitbucketCI.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud Kubernetes deployments
• Understanding of DevOps principles and practices
• Strong knowledge of Linux Operating Systems (Red Hat or Ubuntu)

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.