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Verisure
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Pozuelo de Alarcón
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Verisure
Pozuelo de Alarcón
ppbAt Verisure, we do something amazing every day. By protecting what matters most, we change lives for the better /b. We are the leading provider of professionally monitored security services with 24/7 response in Europe and Latin America. More than 6 million families and small businesses in 18 countries rely on our innovative technology to protect what matters most to them. We integrate product development, design, sales, installation services and a 24/7 professional monitoring solution. We have a track record of continuous growth, as well as exciting plans to continue expanding, transforming, and leading the market into the future. /ppbOur success depends on our people, and we invest in them every day. Working with Verisure is being part of an industry-leading, world-class company that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit. /b /ph3About The Role /h3pWe are seeking a talented, innovative, passionate IT Platform Engineer within the Infra Engineering department, specialized in Kubernetes administration. Verisure has a big footprint in Cloud, both in AWS (EKS) and Azure (AKS), as well as on-premises environments running RKE2 on top of VMware, for core pieces of the IoT backend and business systems. This role will build, operate and standardize our Kubernetes platform, providing a service layer that abstracts infrastructure complexity and gives autonomy to development and technical teams. It will maintain constant communication with the Core Cloud team to ensure alignment with decisions made there and other areas in IT Ops, and will provide visibility and access to key stakeholders within Technology and, transversally, across functions/countries. Critical and strategic, the role is fundamental to Verisure by ensuring the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of our container platforms, driving automation and the required upskill and transformation in development teams. /ph3Responsibilities /h3h3Platform design and implementation /h3ulliProvide expert guidance on Kubernetes platform implementation and best practices, both on-premises (RKE2 over VMware) and in the cloud (EKS, AKS). /liliCollaborate with stakeholders to understand project goals and specific requirements related to Kubernetes platforms and containerized workloads. /liliCollaborate in the design and administration of Kubernetes clusters leveraging expertise in RKE2 on VMware on-premises, AWS EKS and Azure AKS, with readiness to incorporate other platforms in the future. /liliContribute to planning platform initiatives and roadmap items, outlining timelines and resource needs, and help ensure execution aligns with defined requirements, adjusting scope as necessary. /liliIdentify, assess and proactively manage potential risks and scope changes. /liliEstablish, implement, and ensure compliance with Kubernetes platform governance and security policies (RBAC, network policies, image scanning, hardening of nodes and clusters). /li /ulh3Communication, Collaboration And Resource Management /h3ulliEnsure clear, consistent and proactive communication with all stakeholders. /liliFacilitate regular status meetings to maintain alignment and transparency on project status. /liliMonitor, allocate and optimise the use of resources to ensure project efficiency. /li /ulh3Evaluation And Documentation /h3ulliConduct periodic assessments of project performance, identifying any deviations and risks.
/liliCapture and document lessons learned and best practices to inform and improve future initiatives. /li /ulh3Kubernetes platform and enablers /h3ulliCollaborate with Platform Tech Leads to define the target architecture for on-premises (RKE2/VMware) and cloud (EKS, AKS) Kubernetes clusters and their interconnectivity. /liliPromote automation (IaC/GitOps) and scalability of Kubernetes clusters while addressing regional operational requirements. /liliActively participate in defining and executing the workload migration strategy from on-premises environments to AWS, contributing to the design of cloud-native architectures, deployment patterns and scalable operating models. /liliContribute to the evolution of our observability platform, driving the adoption of OpenTelemetry as the standard for metrics, logs and traces instrumentation. /li /ulh3Platform governance, solutions and expertise /h3ulliReview and improve existing Kubernetes platform governance processes, both on-premises and with hyperscalers, managing those procedures with the general architecture team. /liliProvide expert knowledge and support to senior leadership on high-impact Kubernetes platform initiatives, including new container technologies, issues resolution and cost optimisation for large-scale clusters. /liliPartner with network and virtualization (VMware) architects to support enterprise-wide transformation program. /li /ulh3Transformation /h3ulliChampion DevOps culture and drive continuous improvement in platform engineering methodologies and practices across IT Ops and DevOps teams. /liliMentoring and guiding the Kubernetes/platform operations team members. /li /ulh3Candidate profile /h3h3Experiences And Qualifications /h3ulliUniversity degree, preferably in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or other related disciplines. /liliMinimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position or in technology-related system engineering fields, with solid hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters in production (Databases, Communications, Operating Systems, Cloud and Automations). /liliFluent in English and Spanish. /liliProven hands-on experience deploying, administering and troubleshooting on-premises Kubernetes clusters based on RKE2 running on VMware vSphere (node lifecycle, upgrades, etcd, CNI, storage classes), managed through Rancher (multi-cluster management, RBAC, catalog apps). /liliSolid experience operating managed Kubernetes services in the cloud, specifically Amazon EKS and Azure AKS (cluster provisioning, node pools, IAM/RBAC integration, upgrades). /liliGood knowledge of VMware virtualization (vSphere, vCenter) as the underlying infrastructure for on-premises clusters. /liliExperience with Infrastructure as Code and GitOps tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, ArgoCD or Flux) to automate cluster provisioning and application delivery. /liliExperience with secrets management and vaulting solutions (e.g. CyberArk Conjur), including migrating and rotating secrets towards corporate-standard secret management platforms. /liliAvailability to participate in the team's on-call rotation,
providing support coverage for the platform outside business hours when required. /liliKnowledge of container networking and security (CNI plugins, Ingress controllers, service mesh, network policies) and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry). /liliScripting skills (Bash, Python or Go) to build automation and internal tooling for the platform. /liliWorking knowledge of agentic AI concepts and tooling (AI coding/ops agents, MCP-based integrations, LLM-driven automation) to explore and offer self-service capabilities that increase autonomy for development teams on the platform. /liliAt least one relevant certification: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), VMware VCP-DCV, AWS Certified or Azure Administrator/Solutions Expert. /liliWorking knowledge of project and delivery methodologies such as Scrum, Agile or Kanban applied to platform/product teams. /liliFamiliarity with microservices and event-driven architectures, and how they are deployed and operated on Kubernetes, is a plus. /liliSelf-motivation, autonomy, and leadership. /liliAbility to balance between autonomy and teamwork, with a strong sense of leadership. /liliEmpathy, assertiveness, and strong interpersonal skills to enable effective collaboration. /liliStakeholder management from the technical expertise angle. Being able to lead discussions with other cloud experts, PMs and managers in his/her area of expertise. /liliStrong skills in relationship-building, communication, negotiation, and collaboration, adaptable to all levels of the organization—from executive forums to technical teams. /liliExcellent critical and Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. /liliExcellent time, priority, and organizational management skills, ensuring excellent project execution. /liliAbility to drive continuous improvement and technology transformation initiatives. /liliLearning agility, adaptability, and resilience in dynamic and changing work environments. /liliEagerness to explore new technologies and continuously develop technical expertise. /liliA match to our culture – high energy and flex, fantastic at communication and huge amounts of drive. Collaborative working is key! /liliStrong fit with our Company DNA: Passionate in Everything We Do, Committed to Making a Difference, Always Innovating, Winning as a Team and With Trust Responsibility. /li /ulh3Verisure will offer you /h3ulliLunch included at our canteen You won’t need to pay for your daily meal when you are at the office! /liliDynamic and vibrant environment Our office is an open-plan space in which you will be able to interact with the best professional from different teams at all levels. /liliInternational stakeholder projects /liliPeriodic team buildings! Because it’s important to have fun! /liliLearning and training programs /li /ulh3Strong Fit With Our Company DNA /h3ulliPassionate in Everything We Do /liliCommitted to Making a Difference /liliWinning as a Team /liliWith Trust Responsibility /liliDiversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure /li /ulpVerisure Innovation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are an international company with offices and colleagues in multiple countries. /ppIf you have questions regarding this position, please reach out to our Group TA Specialist, Rita Horak, /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 IT Platform Engineer (Pozuelo de Alarcón)
🏢 Verisure
📍 Pozuelo de Alarcón