Kubernetes Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Kubernetes Engineers are in high demand at U.S. tech companies, and many actively sponsor H-1B visa and O-1 visas for this role. The position qualifies as a specialty occupation, making visa sponsorship straightforward for candidates with a relevant degree and hands-on container orchestration experience. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and management of a container orchestration platform across on-prem and cloud environments. This role is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and resilient OpenShift clusters. This role will partner with cross-functional IT teams and Architects to design and implement OpenShift to support the organization's overall business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of the Red Hat OpenShift global environments (on-premises and/or cloud) to ensure the delivery of a secure, resilient and high-performing workload management platform
- Partner with applications, infrastructure and security teams, as well as manufacturing stakeholders to create a standardized and scalable container platform to drive workload deployment consistency.
- Develop automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Helm.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support cloud-native applications.
- Build, configure, secure, maintain and manage RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems on enterprise servers.
- Working knowledge on system administration with virtualization technologies.
- Document and cross-train teammates on cluster design/implementation.
- Platform ownership – develop, own, and drive the roadmap for OpenShift.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT, with substantial experience (5+ years) in a senior-level administrator role focused on OpenShift or Kubernetes technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of container technologies, Linux systems, networking, and cloud platforms.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
- Strong skills in scripting and automation tools (Bash, Ansible, etc.)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and delivery partners of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Success in this role requires proven ability to lead infrastructure implementations, define operating model and promote/drive adoption through clear standards and self-service capabilities.
- Proven experience leading infrastructure platform initiatives (design à build à migrate/adopt à operate).
- Experience implementing container security controls across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Ability to design high-availability and disaster recovery strategies based on application requirements.
- Planning for scale while optimizing cost.
Compensation
Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.
PAY RANGE:
$90,039.00 - $139,561.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing*
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior OpenShift/Kubernetes Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and management of a container orchestration platform across on-prem and cloud environments. This role is responsible for designing scalable, secure, and resilient OpenShift clusters. This role will partner with cross-functional IT teams and Architects to design and implement OpenShift to support the organization's overall business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of the Red Hat OpenShift global environments (on-premises and/or cloud) to ensure the delivery of a secure, resilient and high-performing workload management platform
- Partner with applications, infrastructure and security teams, as well as manufacturing stakeholders to create a standardized and scalable container platform to drive workload deployment consistency.
- Develop automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Helm.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to support cloud-native applications.
- Build, configure, secure, maintain and manage RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems on enterprise servers.
- Working knowledge on system administration with virtualization technologies.
- Document and cross-train teammates on cluster design/implementation.
- Platform ownership – develop, own, and drive the roadmap for OpenShift.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in IT, with substantial experience (5+ years) in a senior-level administrator role focused on OpenShift or Kubernetes technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of container technologies, Linux systems, networking, and cloud platforms.
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
- Strong skills in scripting and automation tools (Bash, Ansible, etc.)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and delivery partners of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
- Success in this role requires proven ability to lead infrastructure implementations, define operating model and promote/drive adoption through clear standards and self-service capabilities.
- Proven experience leading infrastructure platform initiatives (design à build à migrate/adopt à operate).
- Experience implementing container security controls across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Ability to design high-availability and disaster recovery strategies based on application requirements.
- Planning for scale while optimizing cost.
Compensation
Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.
PAY RANGE:
$90,039.00 - $139,561.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing*
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Kubernetes Engineer
Target cloud-native companies with dedicated platform teams
Companies running large-scale infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure are most likely to sponsor Kubernetes Engineers. Look for roles on platform, SRE, or DevOps teams where Kubernetes expertise is a core requirement, not a nice-to-have.
Emphasize your degree field alongside your certifications
Sponsoring employers need to prove the role is a specialty occupation. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems directly supports that case. Certifications like CKA or CKAD strengthen your application but don't replace degree documentation.
Highlight production-scale Kubernetes experience in your resume
Employers filing an H-1B petition must justify the degree requirement. Quantifying your experience with cluster management, workload scaling, and multi-tenant environments makes it easier for their legal team to build a strong specialty occupation argument.
Australian citizens should prioritize the E-3 visa pathway
The E-3 visa has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and processes in a matter of weeks at Australian consulates. Kubernetes Engineers qualify easily under the specialty occupation standard, making E-3 one of the fastest paths to U.S. employment for Australians.
Ask about cap-exempt employers if you missed the H-1B lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Some run significant cloud infrastructure and do hire Kubernetes Engineers. These roles can get you status year-round, not just in April.
Frame your open-source contributions as evidence of specialty
Contributions to Kubernetes upstream projects, CNCF tools, or well-known Helm charts demonstrate expertise beyond general software skills. Hiring managers at sponsoring companies notice this, and it gives immigration attorneys concrete evidence to support your petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Kubernetes Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Kubernetes Engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation because the work requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B visa petitions for cloud infrastructure and DevOps roles at this level of technical specialization. Employers still need to document why the specific position requires a degree, but this is rarely a problem for senior or mid-level Kubernetes roles.
What visa options exist for Kubernetes Engineers beyond the H-1B?
Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be obtained in weeks. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify for the TN visa under the engineer category. Candidates with exceptional peer recognition, conference speaking history, or significant open-source contributions may qualify for the O-1A. You can browse sponsoring employers across these visa types on Migrate Mate.
Does my degree field matter if I have strong Kubernetes experience?
It matters for the H-1B specialty occupation standard. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a degree in a specific field, and your degree should align with that field. A computer science or engineering degree is the cleanest fit. If your degree is in an unrelated field, three years of direct work experience can substitute for each year of missing education, though this complicates the petition.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Kubernetes and DevOps roles?
Very common. Infrastructure, platform, and DevOps engineering roles appear frequently in H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. Large tech companies, cloud consulting firms, and financial services companies with engineering teams are consistent sponsors. Roles that require Kubernetes expertise specifically tend to sit at a seniority level where employers are more willing to absorb sponsorship costs and timelines.
What should I look for when evaluating a sponsoring employer?
Check whether the company has a history of H-1B filings and look at their approval rates. Smaller startups sometimes offer sponsorship but lack the legal infrastructure to navigate RFEs or denials. Larger companies with dedicated immigration counsel move faster and handle complications better. Migrate Mate filters employers by sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on companies with a real track record.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Kubernetes Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.