Senior Kubernetes Administrator; AKS​/Azure​/Terraform IRC

Description

Global Logic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed in Charlotte, NC to be $120K to $130K and reflects base salary only and does not include additional performance-linked variable compensation, benefits etc that may be applicable for the role. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower.

Global Logic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

Senior Kubernetes Administrator with deep, hands‑on experience in administering and operating Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters in production environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, securing, scaling, and troubleshooting AKS clusters, leveraging Azure‑native services and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). This role requires strong operational ownership, an automation mindset, and close collaboration with Dev Ops, SRE, and application teams.

• Strong hands‑on experience administering Kubernetes in production.
• Deep expertise in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Solid experience with Microsoft Azure (compute, networking, security).
• Proven experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Kubernetes, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience managing Linux‑based systems.

• Administer, operate, and maintain production‑grade AKS clusters (single and multi‑region).
• Perform cluster lifecycle management: provisioning, upgrades, patching, scaling, and decommissioning.
• Configure and manage node pools, autoscaling (HPA/Cluster Autoscaler), taints, tole rations, and resource quotas.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes networking (Azure CNI, ingress controllers, services, DNS).
• Troubleshoot cluster‑level and workload‑level issues (pods, nodes, networking, storage, performance).

• Design and manage AKS integrations with Azure services such as:
• Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
• Azure Load Balancer / Application Gateway / NGINX Ingress
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Storage (Disk, File, Blob)
• Azure Container Registry (ACR)
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery for Kubernetes workloads.
• Manage Azure IAM, RBAC, and managed identities for secure access.

• Use Terraform to provision and manage:
• AKS clusters
• Networking (VNETs, subnets)
• Supporting Azure resources
• Maintain reusable, modular Terraform code following best practices.
• Automate cluster operations and maintenance activities wherever possible.

• Implement Kubernetes security best practices:
• RBAC, Network Policies, Pod Security Standards
• Secrets management (Key Vault integration)
• Ensure secure container runtime and image practices.
• Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements.

• Set up and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting for AKS and workloads.
• Perform capacity planning and cost optimization.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive actions.

At Global Logic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career h our Career Navigator tool as just one example, Global Logic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands‑on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

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