Senior AKS Engineer — Kubernetes & Azure Expert

Proven Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Kubernetes Administrator in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on designing and optimizing AKS clusters, automating deployments with Infrastructure as Code tools, and enhancing security practices. Candidates should have over 5 years of Kubernetes experience, particularly in Azure environments. The position offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $60 to $70.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Kubernetes administration experience, specifically in Azure/AKS environments.
• Strong skills in Linux, networking, and Helm are essential.
• Proficiency in IaC and scripting languages like Bash, Python, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AKS clusters, managing storage and networking.
• Automate infrastructure deployments using IaC tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor application performance, troubleshooting issues and enforcing security best practices.

Skills

Kubernetes administration

Azure/AKS environments

Linux expertise

IaC tools (Terraform/Bicep)

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Cloud security

Job description

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Kubernetes Administrator in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on designing and optimizing AKS clusters, automating deployments with Infrastructure as Code tools, and enhancing security practices. Candidates should have over 5 years of Kubernetes experience, particularly in Azure environments. The position offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $60 to $70.