Senior Cloud Platform Kubernetes Specialist

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Kubernetes Specialist to join the team in Seattle, WA; Kent, WA; Tukwila, WA; Hazelwood, MO; Mesa, AZ; El Segundo, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Ridley Park, PA; Plano, TX; Englewood, CO; Chicago, IL; or North Charleston, SC.
This individual will develop, design, and create a cloud-agnostic Kubernetes platform as a service environment, with foundational expectations for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
This role will focus on building a robust and automated infrastructure that supports our applications while ensuring operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with development and application teams to enhance platform capabilities, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues. A runtime set of analysts will assist with the ongoing maintenance of the environment, allowing you to focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, design, and create a cloud-agnostic Kubernetes platform as a service offering, leveraging AWS EKS and Azure AKS to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• Build and maintain Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application deployment and infrastructure provisioning
• Monitor system performance and observability, utilizing tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform issues, implementing enhancements to improve performance and user experience
• Collaborate with development and application teams to educate them on best practices for utilizing the Kubernetes platform
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the platform and automate processes
• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance
• Implement security best practices for Kubernetes environments, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and network policies
• Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis to improve system reliability and performance
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystems to drive innovation
• Demonstrate a proactive mindset and strong problem-solving abilities to navigate the dynamic nature of cloud environments
• Foster a commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction within a collaborative work environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience deploying and managing distributed systems on at least one cloud platform (e.g., Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP))
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• 5+ years of experience do you have with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS or Azure), infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), and automation tools (e.g. Puppet, Ansible, Chef etc.)
• 3+ years of experience in installing and configuring open-source monitoring tools (Ex. Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, Elasticsearch, Kibana)
• 3+ years of experience writing Python and Bash scripts to automate deployment tasks, improve security and monitoring
• 3+ years of experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines on public cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Experience with strong communication skills and collaborating with development and application teams
• Experience with AWS EKS and Azure AKS, as well as familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio)
• Experience with container orchestration and management tools beyond Kubernetes, such as Docker Swarm or OpenShift

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $164,900 - $239,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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