Senior Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer | Mindbrain | Remote

Mindbrain Innovations PVT. LTD.; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindbrain Innovations PVT. LTD. is seeking a Senior Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for remote, permanent engagement.

You will architect and scale enterprise Kubernetes clusters, build observability pipelines, and enforce security baselines across cloud environments. A 15+ year background and CK A, CKAD, CKS certifications are required. In this remote role, you will lead automation, incident management, and SLI/SLO/SLA governance while collaborating with global teams in Agile sprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive IT infrastructure, cloud engineering and systems administration.
• Mandatory possession of CK A, CKAD, and CKS Kubernetes certifications.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Kubernetes architecture and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Architect, scale, and secure enterprise Kubernetes clusters across multi-cloud environments.
• Configure monitoring and alerting platforms using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Oversee incident management, MTTR, and high-availability governance.
• Collaborate with software, DevOps, and SRE squads in Agile sprints.

Skills

Kubernetes architecture

Cluster administration

Container orchestration

Incident management

Cloud infrastructure management

Observability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

ArgoCD

Flux

Istio

Linkerd

Python

Go

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Position Summary:

Driving advanced cloud infrastructure modernization, container orchestration architecture, and high-availability systems engineering in a remote work model, Mindbrain is actively seeking an accomplished Senior Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer for a permanent professional engagement. In this vital cloud engineering role, you will architect, scale, and secure enterprise Kubernetes clusters, observability pipelines, and mission-critical cloud environments. Bringing 15+ years of progressive professional IT experience and holding all three premier Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS), you will empower global enterprises to achieve uncompromised system resilience and operational excellence. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, high technical visibility, and exceptional professional growth within a premier recruitment and technology solutions enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer supporting Mindbrain in a remote capacity, you will take full operational, architectural, and tactical ownership of container orchestration platforms, automated monitoring stacks, incident management frameworks, and SLI/SLO/SLA governance. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing production Kubernetes clusters, configuring advanced monitoring and alerting telemetry using Prometheus and Grafana, executing infrastructure automation workflows, and enforcing strict container security baselines. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional software development, DevOps, and site reliability engineering squads in Agile sprint cycles. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by submitting your updated resume via direct email to Rajkishore P at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, configure, deploy, and scale enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Implement robust cloud infrastructure automation, infrastructure-as-code pipelines, and automated server provisioning workflows.
• Configure comprehensive monitoring, observability, and metrics scraping platforms utilizing Prometheus and Grafana.
• Oversee 24/7 incident management, root-cause analyses, and rapid MTTR remediation across production cloud architectures.
• Design and enforce high-availability architectures, disaster recovery protocols, and fault-tolerant cloud services.
• Establish, track, and optimize Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Enforce rigorous container security policies, vulnerability scanning, and compliance hardening aligned with CKS standards.
• Maintain comprehensive infrastructure blueprints, runbooks, automated deployment scripts, and architectural documentation.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive professional experience in IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, and systems administration.
• Mandatory possession of all three professional Kubernetes certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), and Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on professional expertise in Kubernetes architecture, cluster administration, and container orchestration.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in cloud infrastructure management and automated provisioning.
• Deep practical experience building monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Solid practical grasp of incident management, high-availability design, and SLI/SLO/SLA operational governance.
• Mandatory remote work readiness and availability for global cloud engineering engagements.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier tech enterprises, cloud service providers, or SaaS platforms.
• Hands-on familiarity with service mesh architectures (Istio, Linkerd) and GitOps deployment workflows (ArgoCD, Flux).
• Experience utilizing advanced scripting languages like Python or Go for infrastructure automation and custom operator development.
• Exposure to agile project management methodologies and enterprise IT service management platforms (ServiceNow, Jira).

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Cloud Engineering Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Remote Senior Kubernetes Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Remote Engagement
• Email: [e-mail]

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Senior Kubernetes / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer position through Mindbrain, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 15+ years infrastructure history, Prometheus/Grafana observability stack, and active CKA, CKAD, and CKS certifications.