DevOps Specialist - Kubernetes (35700)

Myticas Consulting Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Specialist with strong Kubernetes expertise to build, operate, and optimize containerized workloads across on‑prem and cloud environments in Ottawa.

You will deploy and scale Kubernetes clusters, implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on Kubernetes and container orchestration expertise.
• Strong Docker/containerization knowledge.
• 3+ years with Microsoft Azure and AKS.
• Experience deploying Kubernetes in cloud and on‑prem.
• Linux-based systems, networking, storage understanding.
• Scripting/automation with PowerShell or Python.
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• IaC/Config mgmt with Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.
• Excellent technical communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across on‑prem and cloud.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, optimize Kubernetes and apps.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Diagnose container, networking, storage issues.
• Collaborate with dev and infra for scalable designs.
• Apply security best practices in Kubernetes environments.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform and Ansible.
• Perform audits, patches, capacity planning, tuning.
• Maintain documentation for Kubernetes environments.
• Evaluate new Kubernetes capabilities and best practices.
• Support both cloud-based and bare-metal infra.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure AKS

CI/CD tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Specialist with strong Kubernetes expertise to manage, support, and optimize containerized applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience deploying, scaling, maintaining, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters across both on‑premises and public cloud environments, along with a strong understanding of cloud and bare‑metal infrastructure.

This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, an automation‑focused mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with development and infrastructure teams in a fast‑paced technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters across on‑premises and cloud environments
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance and availability of Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated application deployment and infrastructure changes
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Kubernetes, Docker, networking, storage, and container orchestration
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to design scalable, reliable, and highly available solutions
• Implement and maintain security best practices within Kubernetes environments
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Perform regular system audits, upgrades, patching, capacity planning, and performance tuning
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for Kubernetes environments, configurations, procedures, and operational processes
• Evaluate new Kubernetes capabilities, technologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve the environment
• Support both cloud‑based and bare‑metal infrastructure supporting containerized workloads

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Strong knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies
• Minimum three years of experience working with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes within both cloud and on‑premises environments
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, storage, and Linux‑based systems
• Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar technologies
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent technical communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced technical environment

Nice-to-Have Certifications

• CNCF Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert