Kubernetes Administrator

Kubernetes Administrator – Azure Kubernetes Service

We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Administrator to manage and scale enterprise‑grade Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments across multiple Azure regions. The role focuses on Kubernetes operations, security, automation, Git Ops, and cloud infrastructure reliability for mission‑critical workloads.

• Design, deploy, and manage production AKS clusters across Azure regions
• Implement private AKS networking, RBAC, Workload Identity, Azure Policy, and Key Vault integrations
• Manage cluster lifecycle activities including upgrades, scaling, DR, and blue/green deployments
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automate deployments via Git Ops (ArgoCD)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions and ACR integration
• Deploy and support Linkerd service mesh, mTLS, traffic management, and observability
• Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
• Optimize cluster performance, security, availability, and cost
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes, networking, and application issues in production environments

• 5+ years Kubernetes administration experience in production
• 2+ years hands‑on AKS experience
• Strong expertise in Terraform, Git Ops, ArgoCD, and Git Hub Actions
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes networking, security, storage, and RBAC
• Experience with Azure networking, Private Endpoints, VNets, DNS, and managed identities
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Key Vault, ACR, and CMK encryption
• Proficiency with Linux, Docker, Helm, kubectl, Bash/Python/Power Shell

• CKA or CKS certification
• Experience with Linkerd service mesh and AKS Fleet Manager
• Knowledge of Azure Policy, Kyverno/OPA, multi‑cluster Kubernetes, and disaster recovery
• Azure certifications such as AZ‑104, AZ‑305, or AZ‑500

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.