Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Infrastructure Engineer II (Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer)As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer II (Senior Kubernetes EKS Engineer), you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of Kubernetes clusters on AWS using Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). You will work closely with our DevOps, development, and security teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure is highly available, secure, and optimized for performance.Key Responsibilities:Design, deploy, and lead Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKSIntegrate with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applicationsAutomate Kubernetes management tasks using Helm, Terraform, and other infrastructure-as-code toolsMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes cluster performance and resource allocationImplement security best practices for EKS, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policiesCollaborate with development and operations teams to integrate Kubernetes into the software development lifecycleRun cluster scaling, upgrades, and capacity planning for production environmentsEnsure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of critical applications running on KubernetesDevelop and maintain documentation for Kubernetes architecture, processes, and best practicesProvide technical guidance and mentorshipWho You Are:Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) and 8+ years' work experience or equivalent experience2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, ideally with AWS EKSExpertise in container orchestration, microservices architecture, and DockerStrong proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPCExperience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related fieldExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AnsibleProficiency in Helm for running Kubernetes applicationsExperience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g. ArgoCD)Solid understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets managementProven knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, and firewallsExperience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and GrafanaFamiliarity with agile and DevOps methodologiesSkills That Will Help You Stand Out:AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Familiarity with GitOps workflows using ArgoCDStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentSalary Range Information:Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $127,000 - $170,000 / yearTime Off Program:Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.Pension Eligible:YesWork Environment:This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Raleigh, NC, or Charlotte, NC). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.Job Level:We'll consider talent at the Sr. Infrastructure Engineer II and Sr. Infrastructure Engineer III level with the right experience and skills.Work Authorization/Sponsorship:At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based ImmigrantsInvestment Code of Ethics:For Principal Global Investors positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.Principal:At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.