System Engineer with Azure & Kubernetes - W2 Contract - eTek IT Services, Inc.

Overview:

The System Engineer with Azure Kubernetes plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure of our organization with a focus on Azure and Kubernetes technologies. This position is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems, contributing to the overall success of our technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage Azure and Kubernetes infrastructure and services

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and infrastructure needs

Develop and implement automation for provisioning, deployment, and maintenance tasks

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to Azure and Kubernetes environments

Ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained for Azure and Kubernetes systems

Participate in capacity planning and scalability assessments for Azure and Kubernetes environments

Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Document system configurations, processes, and procedures

Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams in utilizing Azure and Kubernetes resources

Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Azure and Kubernetes technologies

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Proven experience in system engineering with a focus on Azure and Kubernetes

Proficiency in configuring and managing Azure services such as Virtual Networks, App Services, and Azure Container Instances

Expertise in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters

Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and continuous deployment

Ability to script and automate tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana

Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols in the context of Azure and Kubernetes

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Good communication and collaboration abilities in a cross-functional team environment