Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team focused on managing Kubernetes clusters in a hybrid environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and scalability of containerized applications while implementing best practices in security and resource management. The company values professional development and fosters an inclusive culture, making it a great place to grow your career. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Career opportunities

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters and container technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in a high-availability environment.
• Monitor and optimize Kubernetes resources and ensure security best practices.

Skills

Kubernetes management

Container technologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

kubectl

Helm

Docker

AWS

GCP

Azure

Terraform

CloudFormation

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Job description

Company: MMC Corporate

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our OpenStack Platform Operations team at Marsh McLennan. This role can be based in Louisville KY, or a local office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters in a dynamic, high-availability environment, working closely with development, operations, and infrastructure teams to ensure the smooth deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

We will count on you to:

• Install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (on-premises or cloud-based).

• Ensure the high availability, scalability, and reliability of Kubernetes environments.

• Perform upgrades and patch management for Kubernetes and its associated components.

• Manage and troubleshoot deployments using Helm charts, manifests, or other CI/CD tools.

• Monitor and optimize Kubernetes resources, such as pods, nodes, and namespaces.

• Implement and enforce Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management.

• Provide technical guidance and support to developers and DevOps teams.

• Maintain detailed documentation of Kubernetes configurations and operational processes.

What you need to have:

• Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters using tools such as kubectl, Helm, or Kustomize.

• In-depth knowledge of container technologies, including Docker.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes services (EKS, GKE, AKS).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What makes you stand out:

• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or Go).

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.