Kubernetes Engineer

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Role: Kubernetes Engineer (DC-15)
Work Location: NYC, Hybrid (Need local resource only who can visit office as needed)
Duration: 6-12 months Contract

Schedule
M-F 9-5 or as needed for escalations

Role Responsibilities:

• Currently looking for a Kubernetes/Containerization Engineer to assist Application/Data teams
• Provide hands-on support for existing environments to include performance of the following related tasks: software installation, patch installation, upgrades, query writing, configuration, security, system monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery planning, and release deployments
• Responsible for managing and upgrading OpenShift and Mirantis Kubernetes engine
• Implement tools and automation for build, configuration management, continuous integration (CI), deployment, and application monitoring
• Automate and evolve infrastructure, deployment strategies and testing to support a quick turnaround of deployments
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) responsible for provisioning, configuring, and scaling infrastructure in cloud environments
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure all relevant KPI's are implemented within the monitoring framework
• Participate in all Production Support activities during incidents and outages
• Hands-on technical resource capable of resolving all technical issues within lower and upper environments and making recommendations for performance and capacity improvements

Requirements and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in server builds, Kubernetes, and Docker preferable with Mirantis and OpenShift
• Proficiency with Python and/or Shell Scripting and Linux
• Broad knowledge across multiple domains
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Participate in capacity planning, tuning systems stability, provisioning, performance, and scaling of the application infrastructure
• The desire to resolve issues for a 24x7 environment in a non-impacting yet fast-paced resolve time
• Working experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Able to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
• Demonstrate a desire to automate as much as possible
• Bachelor's degree required; relevant, equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree requirement

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.