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Location: Houston, TX, 77064 (100% onsite position)
Duration: Direct Hire
Work Requirements: s, Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified and interested candidates should email their resumes to Slater Davidson at
Summary:
As a Lead Platform Analyst, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining our Kubernetes clusters, ensuring their availability, scalability, security, and reliability. You will work closely with DevOps, software engineering, and infrastructure teams to deploy, configure, automate, and optimize Kubernetes-based infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Kubernetes administration, containerization, automation, and cloud technologies. You'll need a deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Responsibilities include:
- Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications using SUSE Rancher and AWS.
- Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure solutions using automation technologies ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
- Work closely with cloud providers (AWS, Azure) to leverage managed Kubernetes services and optimize infrastructure costs.
- Collaborate with development teams to deploy, scale, and optimize applications in Kubernetes environments.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the cluster, including handling application deployments and scaling.
- Collaborate with DevOps and software engineering teams to design and implement CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes-based applications.
- Monitor cluster health, performance, and resource utilization.
- Troubleshoot issues related to Kubernetes components, pods, and services.
- Promote security best practices within the Kubernetes environment.
- Optimize resource allocation and utilization for efficiency.
- Implement security best practices for Kubernetes clusters, including RBAC, network policies, and vulnerability management.
- Research and implement automation solutions to streamline processes.
- Mentor team members on Kubernetes best practices.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience supporting container-based platforms including Docker and Kubernetes
- 5+ years' experience architecting and administering AWS services.
- Expert knowledge and experience in installing, administering, and maintaining Linux-based software.
- Extensive knowledge in designing and implementing redundant systems including data backups/recoveries, high availability, load balancing, and disaster recovery.
- Extensive knowledge in application deployment automation and DevOps practices
- Extensive knowledge of IT automation tools such as Ansible or Terraform
- Extensive knowledge of Azure DevOps
- Knowledgeable of core IT infrastructure technologies including virtualization, networking, and storage management
- Knowledgeable of modern DevOps practices and infrastructure as code
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our client's business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, projects, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
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