Enterprise Managed Container Platform Architect (100% REMOTE)

Apex Systems, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC is seeking an Enterprise Managed Container Platform Architect for a 100% remote role. You will design and implement enterprise container platforms using AWS EKS/ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker, and lead platform engineering across teams.

Responsibilities include building scalable, secure, and observable cloud-native platforms, applying GitOps and IaC practices, and guiding governance, cost optimization, and resiliency initiatives while partnering with business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise/cloud architecture, platform engineering, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise container platforms using AWS EKS, ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud architecture

Platform engineering

DevOps

Kubernetes

Docker

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

CI/CD

GitOps

Security

Observability

HAS/DR

Argo CD

Karpenter

Rancher/OpenShift

Velero

OPA/Kyverno

Prometheus/Grafana

AWS

EKS/ECS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Helm

Argo CD

Harness

Terraform AWS Modules

Karpenter

Rancher/OpenShift

Velero

Kyverno

OPA

OpenTelemetry

Prometheus

Grafana

Fluent Bit

Logstash

AWS Secrets Manager

Vault

cert-manager

Keyfactor

Job description

## Job Description# Enterprise Managed Container Platform Architect (100% REMOTE)**Location:** 100% Remote* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud architecture, platform engineering, DevOps, software engineering, or related technology roles.* Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise container platforms using AWS EKS, ECS, Kubernetes, and Docker.* Strong expertise in Kubernetes architecture, cluster lifecycle management, networking, storage, autoscaling, ingress, DNS, secrets, and workload deployment.* Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools including Terraform, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and configuration management.* Strong understanding of container security, vulnerability management, image registries, policy enforcement, RBAC, and software supply chain security.* Experience designing cloud-native monitoring, logging, tracing, observability, and operational support frameworks.* Proven background in high availability, disaster recovery, backup, restore, and resiliency planning.* Experience with cloud cost optimization, governance, capacity management, and operational efficiency initiatives.* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business leaders.* Deep expertise with AWS services including EKS, ECS, ECR, IAM, load balancing, Fargate, and cloud-native observability tools.* Experience with Argo CD, GitOps operating models, Harness, Terraform AWS Modules, and automated platform delivery frameworks.* Knowledge of container networking and security solutions such as Cilium.* Experience with Karpenter, cluster autoscaling, and capacity optimization tools.* Experience with enterprise container management platforms such as Rancher, OpenShift, or similar technologies.* Familiarity with Velero, Kyverno, Open Policy Agent (OPA), OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Fluent Bit, and Logstash.* Experience with secrets and certificate management platforms including AWS Secrets Manager, Vault, cert-manager, and Keyfactor.* Experience building internal developer platforms, platform engineering operating models, and self-service capabilities.* AWS, Kubernetes, Solutions Architecture, DevOps, Security, or related cloud certifications.* Experience working in regulated industries such as financial services, banking, insurance, or healthcare.* Deep technical knowledge of Kubernetes and enterprise container platforms.* Strong cloud architecture and platform engineering expertise.* Ability to balance security, reliability, scalability, and cost optimization.* Proven experience driving enterprise-wide standards and technology strategy.* Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.