Kubernetes Engineer

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Interon IT Solutions
Chantilly, VA, United States
  • IT
  • FullTime
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Job Title: Kubernetes / DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

Contract Type: W2

Job Details:

We’re looking for a Kubernetes / DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and manage scalable containerized infrastructure in Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (AKS) , CI/CD pipelines , and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools to support modern cloud-native applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage Kubernetes clusters (AKS) and associated Azure infrastructure — App Services, Key Vault, Storage, Networking, and Databases.
  • Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD for container-based deployments.
  • Automate cluster provisioning, configuration, and scaling using Terraform or Helm.
  • Implement and maintain monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and DataDog.
  • Work with developers to containerize applications, optimize deployments, and improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Manage and troubleshoot production and staging environments for Kubernetes workloads.
  • Enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance across clusters (RBAC, Policies, Secrets Management, SOC2/ISO readiness).
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance cost, performance, and automation across environments.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering experience (Azure & Kubernetes focus).
  • Hands-on expertise with:Kubernetes / AKS: deployment, scaling, and operations.
  • CI/CD Tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD.
  • IaC Tools: Terraform, Helm, or ARM Templates.
  • Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, or Python for automation.
  • Experience in containerization (Docker) and cloud-native workflows.
  • Familiarity with observability stacks — Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or Application Insights.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure scalability.

Certifications:

  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
  • CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
  • CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist)
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