Kubernetes Administrator

MAGNOOS Information Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Dubai seeks an experienced Kubernetes Administrator to provide platform support and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and big data platforms. Responsibilities include troubleshooting platform issues, managing Docker images, and engaging with client teams for timely issue resolution. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and experience in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes and container management.
• Knowledge of DNS concepts, proxies, and ingress/egress management.
• Experience managing big data workloads and using tools like Spark or Airflow.
• Proficient with GitLab for CI/CD and infrastructure automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve platform issues to maintain system stability.
• Manage service requests and incidents via a ticketing system.
• Engage with clients to discuss and resolve ongoing issues.
• Build and manage Docker images and K8S components.
• Setup virtual environments for Python projects.
• Handle S3-compatible object storage management.
• Networking: Manage DNS, proxies, and environment variables.
• Security & Access Management: Manage SSL certificates and permissions; Postgres permissions.
• Object Storage: Familiarity with S3-compatible systems (Dell ECS).
• DevOps & CI/CD: GitLab pipelines/workflows.
• System Services: Manage system daemons and service health.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

Containerization

Networking concepts

Python environment management

Big data ecosystem management

DevOps pipelines

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Dell ECS

Spark

Airflow

Hive

Job description

Date: Mar 19, 2026

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: MAGNOOS INFORMATION SYSTEMS. L.L.C.

Req ID: 2138

Job Title

Kubernetes Administrator

Job Scope

We are seeking an experienced Platform Support Engineer to support a key client engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Kubernetes operations, DevOps practices, and big data platforms, with proven ability to troubleshoot, manage, and optimize critical infrastructure. The role involves client-facing responsibilities, requiring excellent communication skills to handle discussions, resolve issues, and raise tickets as needed.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve platform issues efficiently to maintain system stability and performance.
• Incident Management: Raise, track, and manage tickets for any platform-related incidents or service requests.
• Client Interaction: Engage with client teams to discuss issues, provide updates, and ensure timely resolution.
• Kubernetes & Container Management: Build and manage Docker images; Manage Docker Quay image registry; Handle K8S components including network policies, ingress/egress, secret and configMap management; Deploy and manage Helm charts.
• Python Environment Management: Setup and manage virtual environments for Python-based workloads.
• Big Data Components: Experience with Spark, Airflow, Hive, and HDFS; Manage queue limits for workloads.
• Networking: Manage DNS (static and dynamic entries), proxy settings, and environment variables.
• Security & Access Management: Manage SSL certificates and permissions; Maintain Postgres database permissions.
• Object Storage: Familiarity with S3-compatible systems (e.g., Dell ECS).
• DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with GitLab pipelines and workflows.
• System Services: Manage system daemons and ensure service health across platforms.

Position Requirements

• Proven expertise in Kubernetes administration and containerization.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, proxies, and ingress/egress.
• Hands-on experience with big data ecosystems and workload management.
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines (GitLab) and infrastructure automation.
• Experience with Python virtual environments and dependency management.
• Knowledge of SSL management, secrets, and configuration management.Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client engagement abilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field

Experience

• Knowledge of Dell ECS or other S3 object storage solutions.
• Familiarity with Helm chart customization and CI/CD integration.
• Prior experience in enterprise-scale environments handling complex deployments.