Kubernetes Administrator

Job Title: Kubernetes Administrator

Location: Plano TX / Onsite
Contract: W2 only

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated Kubernetes Administrator to manage and support our Kubernetes environments. This role is focused on cluster operations, infrastructure stability, monitoring, upgrades, and compliance, without involvement in DevOps, application development, or CI/CD pipeline management. You will ensure the Kubernetes platform is healthy, secure, and aligned with operational best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, manage, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in production and non-production environments.
• Perform routine cluster maintenance including version upgrades, patching, and backup/restore tasks.
• Monitor the health and performance of the Kubernetes infrastructure and nodes.
• Manage node scaling, pod scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Implement and enforce Kubernetes RBAC, security contexts, and namespace policies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to networking, storage, or Kubernetes services.
• Maintain documentation for cluster architecture, configurations, and operational runbooks.
• Coordinate with security teams to ensure Kubernetes configurations comply with organizational policies.
• Manage logging and monitoring stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Fluentd, ELK).
• Support audit and compliance activities by maintaining logs and access controls.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and administration (control plane, nodes, etc.).
• Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters (on-premises or cloud-native like EKS/GKE/AKS).
• Solid Linux administration skills (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Proficient with container concepts and tooling (Docker, containerd).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes storage (PVCs, volumes, CSI drivers) and networking (CNI plugins, Ingress).
• Experience with RBAC, pod security policies, and audit logs.
• Proficient in using kubectl and YAML-based configuration.
• Good documentation and incident handling skills.