Kubernetes & Nutanix Expert

MetroSys, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes & Nutanix Expert to design, deploy, and optimize containerized environments while managing Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of Kubernetes experience and 3+ years with Nutanix, alongside expertise in automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. This role offers opportunities to enhance enterprise workloads and requires collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
• 3+ years of experience with Nutanix infrastructure (AHV, AOS, Prism).
• Strong experience in containerization technologies (Docker, Helm, OpenShift).
• Expertise in scripting/automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters.
• Configure and maintain Nutanix AHV and Prism Central.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized workloads.
• Automate deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Optimize Nutanix storage solutions and integrate with Kubernetes.

Skills

Kubernetes (K8s)

Nutanix infrastructure

Containerization technologies

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Troubleshooting

Tools

Docker

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes & Nutanix Expert to design, deploy, and optimize containerized environments while managing Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI). This role will focus on ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of enterprise workloads running on Kubernetes and Nutanix environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Kubernetes Administration: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters (on-prem and cloud-based).

Nutanix HCI Management: Configure and maintain Nutanix AHV, Prism Central, and Nutanix Files for optimized storage and compute performance.

Containerization & Orchestration: Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized workloads, and Kubernetes networking/storage solutions.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.

Storage & Networking: Optimize Nutanix storage solutions (NFS, iSCSI) and integrate with Kubernetes Persistent Volumes (PVs) and Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs).

Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for securing Kubernetes workloads and Nutanix environments, including RBAC, network policies, and vulnerability management.

Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Utilize tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, and Nutanix Insights for proactive performance monitoring and issue resolution.

Migration & Upgrades: Assist in workload migrations to Kubernetes and Nutanix-based environments and handle system upgrades seamlessly.

Collaboration: Work with DevOps, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth operations and integration across platforms.

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of experience with Kubernetes (K8s) in production environments.

3+ years of experience with Nutanix infrastructure (AHV, AOS, Prism).

Strong experience in containerization technologies (Docker, Helm, OpenShift).

Hands-on experience with Nutanix Files, Volumes, and networking configurations.

Expertise in scripting/automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Bash.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.

Familiarity with security best practices, RBAC, and compliance frameworks.

Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Preferred Certifications (a plus but not required):

Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)

Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP)

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)