Harvester HCI Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Harvester HCI Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Description

Job Title:

Harvester HCI Engineer (Rancher & Kubernetes)

Location:

Remote (U.S.

-based preferred) Clearance:
None required (ability to obtain a clearance is a plus, if applicable)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience) Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 (based on experience and level) Benefits
* Competitive compensation and performance incentives

* Health, dental, and vision insurance

* 401(k) with employer contribution

* Flexible PTO and paid holidays

* Training and certification reimbursement

* Fully remote, distributed engineering team Application Apply with a resume or reach out directly to discuss responsibilities and fit. Overview We are seeking a Harvester HCI Engineer to design, operate, and support a Kubernetes-native hyperconverged infrastructure platform that unifies virtual machines and containerized workloads. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud-native platform engineering, leveraging Harvester, Kubernetes, and Rancher to deliver scalable, resilient environments.

This is a remote role open to engineers ranging from mid-level (4+ years) to senior-level (8+ years) experience, with responsibility and ownership aligned to experience level.

Key Responsibilities
* Deploy, operate, and maintain Harvester HCI clusters on bare-metal infrastructure

* Manage both VM-based and containerized workloads using Harvester's Kubernetes-native architecture

* Use Rancher for centralized cluster management, RBAC, lifecycle operations, and observability

* Support Kubernetes cluster operations, including upgrades, scaling, networking, and storage

* Work with Kube Virt to manage virtual machines running alongside container workloads

* Operate and troubleshoot distributed storage using Longhorn

* Partner with Dev Ops, Platform, and Application teams to support CI/CD pipelines and production workloads

* Identify and resolve issues across compute, storage, networking, and Kubernetes control planes

* Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC and scripting where appropriate

* Create and maintain platform documentation, runbooks, and operational best practices Required Skills
* 4+ years (mid-level) to 8+ years (senior-level) experience in infrastructure, platform, or Dev Ops engineering

* Hands-on experience with Harvester HCI in lab, staging, or production environments

* Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes (cluster operations, workloads, networking, storage)

* Experience using Rancher for Kubernetes and infrastructure management

* Solid Linux systems administration experience

* Understanding of virtualization concepts (VM lifecycle, storage, networking)

* Experience supporting production workloads with high availability and reliability requirements

* Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed systems Desired Skills
* Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

* SUSE / Rancher / Harvester certifications

* Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) About Metronome, LLC Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission. Background Screening/Check/Investigation:
Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire. Benefits:
Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Application Process:

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