Kubernetes System Administrator @ Contus Tech

 Kubernetes System Administrator

 We are seeking a skilled Kubernetes System Administrator with a minimum of 8 years of overall IT experience and at least 4 years of relevant expertise in system administration and container technologies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with Kubernetes and Docker, particularly within a DevOps CI/CD environment, and a strong understanding of AWS services.

 Key Responsibilities:

•   Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services, including Amazon EKS and Fargate, to support enterprise-level Kubernetes infrastructures.

•   Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and manage container platforms effectively.

•   Kubernetes Architecture Implementation: Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Kubernetes architecture, including installation, configuration, networking, and hardening, while ensuring high availability through multiple Kubernetes masters.

•   Persistent Storage Configuration: Configure persistent storage for Kubernetes clusters, utilizing best practices, including NFS, persistent volumes, and claims for state persistence.

•   Auto Provisioning & Scaling: Manage Kubernetes auto provisioning and auto scaling of CI/CD job/build agents/nodes, and design deployment environments across development, testing, staging, and production.

•   CI/CD Collaboration: Collaborate on CI/CD deployments using ConfigMaps, Secrets, and Network Policies to enhance security and efficiency.

 Must-Have Qualifications:

•  Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes system administration and container technologies (Docker, Rancher Desktop).

•  Proficient in AWS cloud environments and services, with strong experience in Amazon EKS.

•  Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, and configuration management tools like Terraform and Ansible.

•  Solid knowledge of Linux and best practices in Kubernetes networking, persistent storage, and security.

 Good-to-Have Qualifications:

•  Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and AWS Certified Solutions Architect are a plus.