Sr Infrastructure Engineer II; Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer II (Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer), you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Kubernetes clusters on AWS using Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). You will work closely with Dev Ops, development, and security teams to ensure our cloud infrastructure is highly available, secure, and optimized for performance.

• Design, deploy, and lead Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS
• Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
• Automate Kubernetes management tasks using Helm, Terraform, and other infrastructure‑as‑code tools
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes cluster performance and resource allocation
• Implement security best practices for EKS, including RBAC and network policies
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate Kubernetes into the software development lifecycle
• Run cluster scaling, upgrades, and capacity planning for production environments
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of critical applications running on Kubernetes
• Develop and maintain documentation for Kubernetes architecture, processes, and best practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in computer science, technology, engineering, or math‑related field and 8+ years of work experience or equivalent
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, ideally with AWS EKS
• Expertise in container orchestration, microservices architecture, and Docker
• Strong proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
• Experience in Dev Ops, cloud engineering, or related field
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible
• Proficiency in Helm for running Kubernetes applications
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g. ArgoCD)
• Solid understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
• Proven knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, and firewalls
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
• Familiarity with agile and Dev Ops methodologies

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Familiarity with Git Ops workflows using ArgoCD
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Base salary range for Non‑Exempt: $127,000 – $170,000 per year. Compensation may vary based on location, experience, and skills. Salary details may differ for specific job levels.

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried employees, enabling pay‑back vacation, personal, or short‑term illness days. No accrual of banked time off.

Options include in‑office, hybrid (at least three office days per week), or remote work when residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA;
Raleigh, NC; or Charlotte, NC. Work arrangements will be coordinated with leadership.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require immigration sponsorship.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.