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Kubernetes Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$54 - $55/hr

Stefanini Group is looking for a Kubernetes Engineer for a globally recognized company! For interested applicants, click the apply button or you may reach out Micah Andres at (248) 386-7399/Micah.

Sr Kubernetes Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$65 - $78/hr

Sr. Kubernetes Engineer - Contract - Remote - $65.00 - $78.00/hr. The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a ...

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Kubernetes Engineer to work remote and provide support for the US Space Force's Space Systems Command ...

SR. KUBERNETES ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced engineer with deep working knowledge of Kubernetes and related containerized technologies. This employee will be a member of the ...

Looking for a dedicated Openshift/Kubernetes Engineer. Looking for a dedicated Openshift/Kubernetes Engineer. Looking for a dedicated Openshift/Kubernetes Engineer. Looking for a dedicated Openshift ...

Kubernetes Engineer - Mid

Miami, FL · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Kubernetes Engineer LCAT: Mid Location: SOUTHCOM HQ, Doral, FL / Off-site Office: U.S. SOUTHERN Command J2 Required clearance: No Required education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud ...

Kubernetes Engineer - Mid

Doral, FL · On-site

$54.50 - $72.50/hr

Kubernetes Engineer LCAT: Mid Location: SOUTHCOM HQ, Doral, FL / Off-site Office: U.S. SOUTHERN Command J2 Required clearance: No Required education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cloud ...

Kubernetes Engineer

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

A Kubernetes Engineer is responsible for managing and orchestrating containerized applications, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and performance. Essential Functions & Duties: * Design and ...

Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Barnegat, NJ · Hybrid

$115K - $156K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Kubernetes Engineer (Flexibility Linux Platform) , based in Barcelona, Spain (hybrid mode of working) . Role Summary As a Senior Kubernetes Engineer (Flexibility Linux ...

$57 - $75.75/hr

A Kubernetes Engineer is responsible for managing and orchestrating containerized applications, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and performance. Essential Functions & Duties: * Design and ...

Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$160K - $225K/yr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. KUBERNETES ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced ...

Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$160K - $225K/yr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. KUBERNETES ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced ...

Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL

$48.25 - $64.25/hr

SR. KUBERNETES ENGINEER SpaceX is looking for an experienced engineer with deep working knowledge of Kubernetes and related containerized technologies. This employee will be a member of the ...

Senior Kubernetes Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

The Senior Kubernetes Engineer will design, implement, and optimize GPU-accelerated container platforms, enabling high-performance workloads across hybrid or on-prem environments. Responsibilities ...

Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$110K - $141K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Kubernetes Engineer to provide expertise in Kubernetes design, maintenance, scaling, and optimization in support of critical business functions. Responsibilities : • Build ...

Sr. Kubernetes Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$131K - $169K/yr

The Sr. Kubernetes Engineer will provide expertise in Kubernetes design, maintenance, scaling, and optimization in support of critical business functions, working closely with other engineers to ...

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Kubernetes Engineer

Stefanini Group

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$54 - $55/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Details:
Stefanini Group is looking for a Kubernetes Engineer for a globally recognized company! For interested applicants, click the apply button or you may reach out Micah Andres at (248) 386-7399/Micah.Andres@Stefanini.com for faster processing. Thank you!
We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer/Administrator. This role focuses on managing and scaling our enterprise-grade Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining production Kubernetes clusters that support critical enterprise workloads across multiple Azure regions.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Management
  • Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-scale AKS clusters across multiple Azure regions
  • Implement and maintain private AKS clusters with advanced networking configurations
  • Configure and manage customer-managed encryption keys (CMK) for cluster disk encryption
  • Implement blue/green deployment strategies for zero-downtime cluster upgrades
  • Manage AKS cluster lifecycle including upgrades, node pool scaling, and disaster recovery
  • Optimize cluster performance, cost, and resource utilization
  • Implement AKS Fleet Manager for multi-cluster management and orchestration
  • Configure AKS Automatic for simplified cluster operations and auto-scaling
  • Manage AKS Managed Namespaces for improved multi-tenancy and resource isolation

Security & Compliance
  • Implement and maintain private networking architectures with Azure Private Endpoints
  • Configure and manage Workload Identity (OIDC) and user-assigned managed identities
  • Integrate Azure Policy for governance, compliance, and security enforcement
  • Implement Kubernetes RBAC and Azure RBAC integration
  • Manage secrets integration with Azure Key Vault using CSI drivers
  • Ensure secure communication between AKS and Azure PaaS services
  • Implement network policies and pod security standards

Service Mesh & Advanced Networking
  • Deploy and manage Linkerd service mesh for secure service-to-service communication
  • Implement mTLS between services with automatic certificate rotation
  • Configure traffic splitting, load balancing, and observability with Linkerd
  • Troubleshoot service mesh networking and performance issues
  • Integrate service mesh metrics with Azure Monitor

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Develop and maintain Terraform modules for AKS and supporting Azure infrastructure
  • Build reusable, production-ready Terraform patterns following Azure best practices
  • Implement infrastructure automation and GitOps workflows
  • Manage Terraform state, version control, and module lifecycle
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure patterns

GitOps & CI/CD
  • Design and implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for application deployments
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for Kubernetes workloads
  • Integrate AKS with Azure Container Registry (ACR) for container image management
  • Implement automated testing and validation for infrastructure and application changes
  • Manage deployment strategies (rolling updates, blue/green, canary)
  • Maintain GitHub Actions workflows for infrastructure provisioning and testing

Azure Platform Integration
  • Integrate AKS with Azure services including
  • Configure and maintain private endpoints for all Azure services
  • Implement VNet integration and subnet delegation patterns
  • Design and implement service connectivity across Azure regions

Monitoring, Observability & Operations
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting with Azure Monitor
  • Configure Log Analytics workspaces and integrate with AKS
  • Build dashboards and alerts for cluster health, performance, and security
  • Leverage Linkerd metrics and distributed tracing for service observability
  • Troubleshoot complex cluster, networking, and application issues
  • Conduct capacity planning and cost optimization
  • Participate in on-call rotation for production support
  • Perform post-incident analysis and implement preventive measures

Required Qualifications
  • Technical Skills - Azure & Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments
  • 2+ years of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) experience required
  • Strong Terraform expertise with proven ability to build reusable, production-ready modules
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, storage, and security
  • Experience with private AKS clusters and Azure Private Link/Private Endpoints
  • Proficiency with Azure networking: VNets, subnets, NSGs, private DNS zones, VNet peering
  • Strong understanding of Azure managed identities, Workload Identity, and RBAC
  • Experience with Azure Key Vault integration (CSI driver, disk encryption sets)
  • Hands-on experience with customer-managed encryption keys in Azure
  • Experience with Azure Container Registry including geo-replication and vulnerability scanning
  • Knowledge of AKS advanced features (Fleet Manager, AKS Automatic, Managed Namespaces) is
  • a plus

Infrastructure as Code & Automation
  • Advanced Terraform skills with module development experience
  • Git version control and branching strategies (GitHub)
  • GitOps tools: ArgoCD
  • GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure testing and validation practices

Platform & Tools
  • Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
  • kubectl, helm, kustomize
  • Linux system administration
  • Scripting: Bash, Python, or PowerShell
  • Container technologies: Docker, containerd
  • GitHub workflows and Actions

Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
  • Excellent documentation skills with focus on knowledge sharing
  • Collaborative team player with mentoring capabilities
  • Effective communication for both technical and business audiences
  • Self-motivated with ability to manage complex projects

Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced Kubernetes & Cloud Skills
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
  • Experience with Linkerd service mesh - deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with AKS Fleet Manager for multi-cluster orchestration
  • Familiarity with AKS Automatic and managed namespace patterns
  • Experience with Kubernetes operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
  • Service mesh implementations (Linkerd preferred; Istio, Open Service Mesh)
  • Advanced CNI configurations (Azure CNI, Calico, Cilium)
  • Multi-cluster management and federation
  • Experience with other cloud platforms (GCP GKE, AWS EKS) is a plus

  • Azure Certifications
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Platform Engineering Experience
  • Building internal developer platforms on Kubernetes
  • Policy-as-code implementation (Azure Policy, OPA, Kyverno)
  • Cost optimization and FinOps practices for Kubernetes
  • Chaos engineering and reliability testing
  • Multi-region disaster recovery patterns

Job Requirements
Details:
Required Qualifications
  • Technical Skills - Azure & Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments
  • 2+ years of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) experience required
  • Strong Terraform expertise with proven ability to build reusable, production-ready modules
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, storage, and security
  • Experience with private AKS clusters and Azure Private Link/Private Endpoints
  • Proficiency with Azure networking: VNets, subnets, NSGs, private DNS zones, VNet peering
  • Strong understanding of Azure managed identities, Workload Identity, and RBAC
  • Experience with Azure Key Vault integration (CSI driver, disk encryption sets)
  • Hands-on experience with customer-managed encryption keys in Azure
  • Experience with Azure Container Registry including geo-replication and vulnerability scanning
  • Knowledge of AKS advanced features (Fleet Manager, AKS Automatic, Managed Namespaces) is a plus

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