Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Must be local to TX

Must have Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS).

Description:

We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Kubernetes Engineer to join our team. You'll design, implement, and maintain robust Kubernetes solutions, focusing on scalability, security, and cost optimization. This role involves supporting application teams and ensuring seamless operation of their services on our Kubernetes infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage EKS/AKS clusters, debugging complex application and cluster issues.

Implement comprehensive monitoring with Prometheus, AlertManager, Grafana, and Datadog (including APM).

Implement and manage centralized logging with the EFK (Elasticsearch, Fluentd, Kibana) stack.

Drive GitOps workflows using ArgoCD and deploy applications with Helm.

Configure Nginx Ingress (or similar), manage CSI storage (EFS/EBS), and implement Cilium network policies.

Enhance cluster security using OPA Gatekeeper and manage secrets with External Secrets Provider/Sealed Secrets and cert-manager.

Optimize costs and implement autoscaling with Karpenter, Cluster Autoscaler, HPA, VPA, and KEDA.

Provide expert support for application onboarding and troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation.

Qualifications:

5+ years in a Kubernetes, DevOps, or SRE role, with extensive EKS/AKS experience.

Proven ability to debug complex issues, including network connectivity.

Hands-on experience with listed monitoring, CI/CD, security, and autoscaling tools.

Strong understanding of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security best practices.

Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and documentation.

Bonus Points:

Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS).

Knowledge of Rafay Platform will be plus