Container Platform Reliability Engineer - Randstad USA

job summary:

I can not work C-C or with vendors. Direct W2 only.

Please send resume to: virginia.brewster@randstaddigital.com

Job Description:

• Responsible for reliability and support of Container Platform on-prem and external clouds (Azure /AWS /Google)
  
  
• Monitor and troubleshoot Container platform (Openshift) and Azure (AKS) environment performance issues, connectivity issues, security issues, etc.
  
  
• Perform deep dives into systemic and latent reliability issues, Incident management, problem management
  
  
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
  
  
• Perform blameless RCA, partner with engineering and operation teams across the organization to roll out fixes.

Requirements:

• Responsible for application onboarding and provide troubleshooting support through the lifecycle of the applications on the container platform.
  
  
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve automation to reduce TOIL and improve operational excellence.
  
  
• Partner with risk, and compliance teams to bring visibility and implement right controls and remediation of vulnerabilities.
  
  
• Ensure resiliency during implementation and identify/fix resiliency problems by collaborating with engineering teams.

• Be a key stakeholder in the design of cloud services and work with Architecture, engineering, product teams
  
  
• BS /MS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving systems or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes /Openshift / AKS /EKS Container platform.
  
  
• Experience with Python, Ansible, Golang, and shell scripting
  
  
• Kubernetes /Openshift /Terraform certifications are a plus
  
  
• strong experience in major services related to Compute, Storage, Network and Security
  
  
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Dynatrace, as well as cloud native tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  
  
• strong understanding and background of working with a complex IAM infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, Azure AD, and Ping Identity or other SSO solutions.
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of Linux OS, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos and Windows Authentication
  
  
• Experience with CI/CD tools git /Jenkins, GitOps model
  
  
• Excellent understanding of Linux /Windows operating systems administration
  
  
• Experience in Container security and vulnerability remediation.
  
  
• Systematic problem-solving approach, sense of ownership and drive
  
  
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and adapt to changes in project scope.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills are a must.
  
  
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team with direct responsibilities.
  
  
• Experience in Openshift, CSP Kubernetes services such as AKS and EKS
  
  
• Experience in Terraform, ArgoCD, Tekton, and K-native technologies.
  
  
• Experience in agile deployment methodologies (GitOps)
  
  
• Knowledge of various container runtimes
  
  
• Familiarity with the operator deployment pattern.
  
  
• Experience working in a highly available multi-datacenter environment
  
  
• Experience working with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Splunk, Dynatrace, Sysdig, or similar tools.
  
  
• Understanding of cost management, inventory management, FinOps model

 
location: Plano, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $63.68 - 73.68 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Responsible for application onboarding and provide troubleshooting support through the lifecycle of the applications on the container platform.
  
  
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve automation to reduce TOIL and improve operational excellence

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years o