The Vault Secrets Operator is a Kubernetes Operator that integrates HashiCorp Vault with Kubernetes, allowing for native synchronization of secrets between the two systems. This operator pattern removes service management burdens from human operators and provides a first-class integration method for managing secrets in Kubernetes clusters. The operator synchronizes static, dynamic, and PKI-based secrets from one or more Vault server instances and handles secret rotation, providing controllers for handling custom resources. The operator uses standard Kubernetes declarative patterns to reconcile the current state with the desired state specified in custom resource definitions. The beta version of the operator is now available as part of the HashiCorp Vault 1.13 release and supports only the Kubernetes authentication method during the beta period. Additional authentication methods are planned for future releases. The operator provides a Prometheus metrics endpoint and support for the PrometheusOperator, allowing users to be alerted to potential issues with the system and providing meaningful signals for determining the overall health of its secrets management processes.