Principal Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer

Fleet, Hampshire
Minutes To Seconds

MinutestoSeconds is a dynamic organization specializing in outsourcing services, digital marketing, IT recruitment, and custom IT projects. We partner with SMEs, mid-sized companies, and niche professionals to deliver tailored solutions.

Requirements

Duration: 6 months

Location: 100% remote

Budget : 1.4 – 1.6 LPM

Required Skills

7+ years in infrastructure, platform, or SRE roles

Deep hands-on experience with Rancher (RKE2/K3s) in production environments

Proficient with Terraform, Helm, Argo CD, Python, and/or Go

Demonstrated performance tuning in bare-metal Kubernetes environments (UCS, VxLAN, MetalLB)

Expert in Linux systems (systemd, networking, kernel tuning), Kubernetes internals, and container runtimes

Real-world application of SRE principles in high-stakes, always-on environments

Strong background operating Prometheus, Grafana, and Elasticsearch/Fluentd/Kibana (ELK/EFK) stacks

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating Kubernetes with OpenStack and Magnum

Knowledge of Rancher add-ons: Fleet, Longhorn, CIS Scanning

Familiarity with compliance-driven infrastructure (PCI, FedRAMP, SOC2)

Certifications: CKA, CKS, or Rancher Kubernetes Administrator

Strategic thinker with strong technical judgment and execution ability

Calm and clear communicator, especially during incidents or reviews

Mentorship-oriented; supports team learning and cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-moving, ownership-driven culture