Kubernetes Infrastructure Engineer

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Kubernetes administrator with strong experience in managing and deploying cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, scaling, and optimizing Kubernetes clusters in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This role requires hands-on expertise in containerization, cloud services, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. The Kubernetes Administrator will collaborate closely with development, support, and cloud operations teams to support cloud-native applications and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Kubernetes Management: - Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters on Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications. - Implement and manage automated scaling, health checks, and logging for Kubernetes environments. - Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for Kubernetes clusters in multi-cloud environments. - Cloud Infrastructure Management: - Work with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to design and manage cloud-native infrastructures. - Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and resource efficiency. - Collaborate with development teams to manage deployments to Kubernetes clusters. - Configure application and network integrations to customer on-premises and cloud-based services. - Security & Compliance: - Implement Kubernetes security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. - Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements within the cloud environment. - Manage and monitor IAM roles, policies, and permissions on Azure, AWS, GKE platforms. - Documentation & Reporting: - Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of Kubernetes configurations, best practices, and cloud infrastructure. - Provide regular reports on cluster performance, issues, and resolutions to stakeholders. - Collaboration & Support: - Work with development teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of applications within the Kubernetes clusters. - Troubleshoot and resolve Kubernetes-related issues across multiple environments. - Provide on-call support as required for cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments. Required Qualifications: - Experience: - Proven experience (4+ years) as a Kubernetes Administrator, Cloud Engineer, or similar role with hands-on experience in managing production Kubernetes cluster environments. - Strong knowledge of container orchestration and management in Kubernetes. - In-depth experience with cloud-native services on Azure (AKS, Virtual Networks), AWS (EKS, EC2, S3), and GCP (GKE, Cloud Storage) . - Skills & Expertise: - Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Helm, ArgoCD). - Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Opensearch). - Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, including network security, identity, and access management (IAM). Key Competencies: - Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems in a fast-paced environment. - Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams, including developers, cloud engineers, and support. - Adaptability: Comfort with rapidly changing technologies and cloud service offerings. - Attention to Detail: Ability to manage and maintain configurations with accuracy and precision. - Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to document processes, report issues, and explain solutions. Originally posted on Himalayas