Platform Specialist II from INSPYR Solutions
Houston, TX 77064
About the Job
Title: Plaform Specialist II
Location: Houston, TX 77064 (ONSITE)
Duration: Contract to Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Platform Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining Kubernetes-based infrastructure solutions. You will leverage your deep expertise to optimize multiple Kubernetes environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
Kubernetes Infrastructure: Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes clusters, including resource provisioning, configuration management, and security best practices.
Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize Kubernetes clusters for performance, scalability, and resource utilization.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve Kubernetes-related issues, including network connectivity, storage, and application failures.
Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline Kubernetes operations and reduce manual tasks.
Qualifications:
5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes concepts, including pods, services, deployments, stateful sets, and storage.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and configuration management.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their Kubernetes offerings.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKS, CKAD)
Experience with Kubernetes-based orchestration tools (e.g., Helm)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Contributions to open-source Kubernetes projects
Experience with Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus
Experience with Ansible and/or Terraform
5+yrs of experience
Potential to extend past 1yr assignment
Our benefits package includes:
· Comprehensive medical benefits
· Competitive pay
· 401(k) retirement plan
· …and much more!
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 clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, 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.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
