Sr. Kubernetes Engineer/Administrator - Azure AKS

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Charlotte, NC that is seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer/Administrator to join their team. This role focuses on managing and scaling our enterprise-grade Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining production Kubernetes clusters that support critical enterprise workloads across multiple Azure regions.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience in production environments
* 2+ years of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) experience required
* Experience with private AKS clusters and Azure Private Link/Private Endpoints
* Experience with Azure Key Vault integration (CSI driver, disk encryption sets)
* Hands-on experience with customer-managed encryption keys in Azure
* Experience with Azure Container Registry including geo-replication and vulnerability scanning
* Advanced Terraform skills with module development experience
* Strong Terraform expertise with proven ability to build reusable, production-ready modules
* Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, storage, and security
* Strong understanding of Azure managed identities, Workload Identity, and RBAC
* Proficiency with Azure networking: VNets, subnets, NSGs, private DNS zones, VNet peering
* Collaborative team player with mentoring capabilities
* Effective communication for both technical and business audiences
* Self-motivated with ability to manage complex projects
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
* Excellent documentation skills with focus on knowledge sharing
* Git version control and branching strategies (GitHub)
* GitOps tools: ArgoCD
* GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines
* Infrastructure testing and validation practices
* Knowledge of AKS advanced features (Fleet Manager, AKS Automatic, Managed Namespaces) is a plus

Platform & Tools:
* Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
* Kubectl, helm, kustomize
* Linux system administration
* Scripting: Bash, Python, or PowerShell
* Container technologies: Docker, containerd
* GitHub workflows and Actions

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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