Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, dedicated to solving complex problems. They are seeking a Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Administrator to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS, ensuring the support of mission-critical systems and compliance with security standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure to support business and engineering applications
- Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments
- Monitor and optimize performance, scalability, and availability of cloud environments
- Ensure cloud environments meet RTX security and compliance standards
- Automate infrastructure and cluster provisioning, upgrades, and maintenance using tools such as Helm and Terraform
- Implement and manage Kubernetes networking, including ingress controllers, service meshes, and network policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess cloud requirements and provide solutions aligned with business objectives
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues while maintaining high reliability and uptime
- Stay current with cloud platform updates and best practices and provide recommendations for improvements
- Document processes, policies, and procedures for cloud operations
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
- 3+ years of experience in managing and administering Azure or AWS cloud environments with 1+ years of experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments
- Proficiency with Azure or AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Helm and a strong understanding of networking principles and cloud security best practices
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices with Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Azure or AWS certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
- Experience working in both Azure and AWS environments managing multi-cloud-based applications
- Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD))
- Experience working in an aerospace or defense environment is a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
Company Overview
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://rtx.com/.