What are the responsibilities and job description for the kubernetes architect (no developer resumes please) position at Formac Inc?
Kubernetes Architect
Location: Irvine (CA) onsite required
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement virtualized infrastructure and software platforms across bare metal and cloud environments.
Lead and review designs, test plans, and go-to-market strategies.
Create and maintain architectural documentation using models such as C4, UML, and sequence diagrams.
Ensure high availability, security, and scalability across distributed systems.
Required Skills & Experience:
Deep expertise in Linux OS, networking, virtualization, and storage.
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes ecosystems (APIs, configuration, operations, best practices).
Experience designing and implementing bare metal Kubernetes solutions (LXC/LXD, Podman, K3s, etc.).
Hands-on experience with:
Container networking (CNI): Calico, Cilium, Multus, eBPF.
Container storage (CSI): Ceph, GlusterFS, Longhorn.
DevOps & CI/CD: GitLab, Helm, ArgoCD, Prometheus.
Extensive experience troubleshooting Kubernetes infrastructure and application environments.
Familiarity with cloud-native Kubernetes, particularly AWS.
Experience with Kubernetes cluster management tools (Rancher, Portainer, Rafay) is a plus.
Knowledge of Kubernetes operator development is a plus.
Strong collaboration, communication, and Agile product delivery skills.
Thanks
Jay
628-215-2224
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Compensation Package:
- 1099 contract
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Kubernetes architecture: 10 years (Required)
- Kubernetes ecosystems: 10 years (Required)
- Kubernetes operator development: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Irvine, CA 92606 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Irvine, CA 92606 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Irvine, CA 92606: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $70