Senior Cloud Platform Kubernetes Specialist
Company: Boeing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Senior Cloud Platform Kubernetes Specialist Company: The Boeing
Company 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; 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
in deploying and managing distributed systems in cloud platforms
(Ex. Azure, AWS, 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 including AWS Pipelines, Azure Pipelines 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 Language
Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this
position. Export Control Requirement: 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. Safety
Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security
Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for
employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position
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