Principal DevOps Kubernetes Engineer - Hybrid

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal DevOps Kubernetes Engineer to join our team and lead infrastructure modernization efforts for a leading organization in the travel and hospitality industry. This is a transformational role where you'll architect and implement solutions that directly impact millions of travelers, driving the evolution from legacy systems to a modern, cloud-native infrastructure.

This hybrid position offers the chance to make a significant technical impact by designing and implementing enterprise-scale improvements to a complex multi-cloud environment. You'll work at the intersection of innovation and operational excellence, leading the charge in infrastructure optimization, cost reduction, and platform modernization.

• Location: Westlake Village, CA (hybrid environment that will require on-site work and on-call as needed)
• Project Duration: 6+ months (project-based engagement that can lead to perm conversion).
• Hourly Rate: $80 - $105/hr

    RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and optimize hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure + AWS) with a focus on scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
• Build and maintain Kubernetes clusters (AKS, EKS, or self-managed).
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and infrastructure automation.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting across environments using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor.
• Support containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation).
• Ensure system security and compliance in coordination with the cybersecurity team (Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Entra ID integration).
• Automate build, release, and configuration management processes.
• Troubleshoot cloud networking, load balancing, and firewall configurations.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production support.

    QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of DevOps or Systems Engineering experience in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Strong proficiency with Linux administration and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Proven experience managing Kubernetes clusters (preferably AKS and/or EKS).
• Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, and cross-cloud networking concepts.
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation).
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks (SOC2, NIST, PCI).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.