Tanzu Engineer

NTT America, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Tanzu Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to design, deploy, and operate VMware Tanzu‑based container platforms across on‑prem and cloud environments. You will implement TAP, manage K8s clusters, and ensure security and regulatory compliance while collaborating with Cloud, DevOps, and Security teams.

The role covers automation with Terraform, GitOps, and CI/CD integration, plus monitoring and incident response to guarantee reliable platform services for the insurance domain.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Tanzu, and automation tooling.
• Experience with Terraform, YAML, Helm, and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Knowledge of security policies (OPA/Gatekeeper) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience integrating Tanzu with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain VMware Tanzu-based container platforms across environments.
• Collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, Security, and App teams to ensure secure, scalable platforms.
• Implement TAP for developer onboarding and CI/CD integration; build reusable automation modules.

Skills

Kubernetes

Tanzu Kubernetes Grid

Tanzu Mission Control

Tanzu Application Platform

Terraform

GitOps

CI/CD

Python/Bash

Security

vSphere

Education

VCP-AM

Tanzu certifications

CKA

CKAD

Terraform Associate

Tools

Harbor

ECR

ACR

OCI Registry

Prometheus

Grafana

Istio

vSphere

NSX-T

Job description

Req ID: 387490

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

We are currently seeking a Tanzu Engineer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

Tanzu Engineer

The Tanzu Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining VMware Tanzu‑based container platforms across the insurance organization. This role requires strong hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG), Tanzu Mission Control (TMC), Tanzu Application Platform (TAP), and automation tooling. The engineer will collaborate with Cloud, DevOps, Security, and Application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant container platforms aligned with insurance regulatory and operational requirements.

Platform Engineering & Deployment

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) clusters across on‑prem and cloud environments (vSphere, AWS, Azure).
• Manage Tanzu Mission Control (TMC) for cluster lifecycle, policy enforcement, and governance.
• Implement Tanzu Application Platform (TAP) for developer onboarding, CI/CD integration, and secure supply chain.
• Build and maintain cluster add‑ons (Ingress, Service Mesh, Logging, Monitoring).

Automation & CI/CD

• Automate cluster provisioning using Terraform, YAML, Helm, and GitOps workflows (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Integrate Tanzu with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo).
• Develop reusable automation modules for cluster upgrades, scaling, and patching.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security policies using TMC, OPA/Gatekeeper, Pod Security Standards, and network segmentation.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements (auditability, data protection, workload isolation).
• Manage secrets using Vault, Kubernetes Secrets, or external secret stores.

Monitoring & Reliability

• Configure monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, Tanzu Observability, or vRealize Operations.
• Troubleshoot cluster issues (networking, storage, workloads, control plane).
• Implement backup and DR strategies for Kubernetes workloads.

Collaboration & Governance

• Work with App‑Dev teams to onboard microservices and modernize legacy insurance applications.
• Partner with Security and Cloud teams to enforce governance, tagging, and policy frameworks.
• Document platform architecture, SOPs, and incident RCA reports.

Tanzu & Kubernetes

• Strong experience with TKG, TMC, TAP, vSphere with Tanzu.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, RBAC, storage, and workload management.
• Experience with Helm, Kustomize, YAML, and GitOps.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Hands‑on experience with vSphere, NSX‑T, AWS, OCI, or Azure.
• Knowledge of container registries (Harbor, ECR, ACR, OCI Registry).

DevOps & Automation

• Strong skills in Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting (Python, Bash).
• Experience with service mesh (Istio), ingress controllers, and API gateways.

Security & Compliance

• Knowledge of OPA/Gatekeeper, Pod Security Standards, image scanning, and secure supply chain.
• Familiarity with insurance compliance requirements (audit logs, data residency, workload isolation).

Non‑Technical Requirements

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration.
• Ability to translate platform concepts for business stakeholders.
• High adaptability and eagerness to stay current with Kubernetes and Tanzu technologies.

Preferred Certificate

• VMware Certified Professional – Application Modernization (VCP‑AM)
• VMware Certified Specialist – Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
• VMware Certified Specialist – Tanzu Mission Control
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
• Mandatory for any Tanzu engineer.
• CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• Strong ownership, accountability, and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to lead platform modernization initiatives.
• Proactive in improving platform reliability and developer experience.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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