AKS Systems Engineer

AKS Systems Engineer

100% remote, est hours

Long term

Client Note: Heavy Linux + Azure Kubernetes background. OPENSHIFT NOT REQUIRED***

Required Skills

• Linux system administration / engineering skills Deep understanding of Linux
• networking
• iptables, Security, Storage, Containers Azure Kubernetes (AKS)
• top priority, would consider Google Cloud Platform or AWS Kubernetes if superior in other areas Kubernetes
• monitoring, networking work, going into details on the hands on experience, Kubernetes operators Containerization focus for this role (AKS)
• Docker Soft skills
• takes initiative, not have to ask what to work on, go getter

Additional Skills

Linux system administration / engineering skills Deep understanding of Linux networking iptables, Security, Storage, Containers Azure Kubernetes (AKS) top priority, would consider Google Cloud Platform or AWS Kubernetes if superior in other areas Kubernetes monitoring, networking work, going into details on the hands on experience, Kubernetes operators Containerization focus for this role (AKS) Docker Soft skills takes initiative, not have to ask what to work on, go getter

Job Description

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Manage and administer private/public cloud cluster compute on VMs & Bare-Metal with OpenShift.
• Configuring authentication, routing, logging, monitoring, storage and networking components for the cluster compute.
• Collaborate with development teams in reviewing the containerized applications architecture and onboarding in-house and vendor software components/tools on to the cluster compute and ensure compliance with BNY standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Devops and develop GitOps/CICD pipelines for automating patching, maintenance, and vulnerability fixes.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and industry trends for security hardening, observability, and platform availability

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required. 5-7 years of experience in software development required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• 5 plus years hands-on experience with Kubernetes Cluster Management and Operations: creating, configuring, upgrading, and administering Kubernetes clusters on VMs/BareMetal. (Prior OpenShift experience is a plus but not mandatory)
• Must have experience in Argo CD or Flux, Helm/Kustomize, Prometheus based monitoring, Ansible, Terraform and CI/CD automation.
• Must have strong knowledge of Linux system internals, storage & networking fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and be open-minded to develop, learn and work within a professional, team-oriented setting.
• Not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the region where they apply.

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