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Summary

This role will perform a range of activities required to maintain and continuously automate a large, complex Kubernetes-based cloud computing environment. You'll work alongside the team to apply best practices for the management, configuration, high availability, and administration of Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads with cloud-native technologies. This role supports the creation of new infrastructure and environments as part of the broader Kubernetes/container orchestration goals across the business. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud-native technologies and the Kubernetes ecosystem, eager to grow into more complex project work, and mindful of the regulatory/compliance demands on our company (e.g. CIS, NIST, etc).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Reports to the Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering

• Configure, implement, and support Kubernetes clusters, contributing to a fully automated workflow for provisioning and managing a highly available container orchestration environment using infrastructure as code
• Assist in developing and maintaining Kubernetes operators, controllers, and custom resources to extend cluster functionality and automate application lifecycle management
• Support DevOps development activities involving tools such as Docker, Kafka, container runtimes, and Kubernetes ecosystem tools
• Participate in Kubernetes cluster build-outs, upgrades, software installation, maintenance and support, including patches, security fixes, end-of-life preparation, and version upgrades
• Assist in implementing and managing Kubernetes networking solutions, service mesh architectures, runtime security policies, and RBAC configurations
• Help ensure the reliability of Kubernetes platforms and containerized services within your area of responsibility, contributing to internal and external SLA and quality standards
• Contribute to capacity planning within Kubernetes clusters and the underlying cloud platform
• Support the implementation of initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility, with accountability for compliance with controls and security requirements
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and end-of-life plans for Kubernetes versions, container runtimes, and related cloud-native technologies
• Write and maintain documentation of relevant Kubernetes architectures, systems, procedures and processes
• Communicate project and operational service issues promptly, with observations and recommendations for corrective measures
• Participate in the implementation of production changes during defined maintenance windows and support on-call rotation
• Maintain appropriate work/personal balance within the team
• Participate in rotational support schedules for afterhours and weekend work for area of responsibility
• Foster an atmosphere of trust, respect, and high performance while displaying strong ethics and integrity
• Manage own task planning and prioritization, meeting project deadlines while maintaining a high quality of work
• Support corrective actions to address audit and other regulatory or compliance findings
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• [Required] Good consultative, communication, team player and analytical skills, with the ability to interact regularly with teams distributed across the US
• [Required] Working knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, container orchestration, and cloud-native infrastructure design and components, such as: etcd, networking, storage, and container runtimes
• [Required] Hands-on experience with Kubernetes cluster creation, maintenance, support, and administration in production environments
• [Required] Practical experience with Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins, service types, ingress controllers), runtime security (Pod Security Standards, OPA/Gatekeeper, network policies), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• [Required]