Senior Consultant | Container Platform | Kubernetes

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs. IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical. We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients. Description: POC: Bharath Subramanya ******ATTENTION ALL SUPPLIERS****** READ BEFORE SUBMITTING: " UPDATED CONTACT NUMBER and EMAIL ID is a MANDATORY REQUEST from our client for all the submissions " Limited to 2 submission per supplier. Please submit your best. " We prioritize endorsing those with complete and accurate information " Avoid submitting duplicate profiles. We will Reject/Disqualify immediately. " Make sure that candidate's interview schedules are updated. Please inform the candidate to keep their lines open. MANDATORY: Please include in the resume the candidate s complete & updated contact information (Phone number, Email address and Skype ID) as well as a set of 5 interview timeslots over a 72-hour period after submitting the profile when the hiring managers could potentially reach to them. PROFILES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DETAILS and TIME SLOTS will be REJECTED. Job title: Lead Container Platform Operations Work Location: Richardson Tx Vendor Rate: USD ***/ Hr Minimum years of experience: 8 yrs Would you require the candidates to meet you for in person interview? No Is Skype/WebEx interview,OK? yes Is this onsite/remote position: Onsite If onsite, will you be considering relocation candidates: Yes Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes Job Description: We are looking for a seasoned and motivated Lead to drive our Container Platform Operations with a primary focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). The ideal candidate will have 8 years of extensive experience working with Kubernetes and associated DevOps tools. As a Lead, you will oversee the management, monitoring, and optimization of containerized environments, ensuring high availability and performance across CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions. You will lead shifts in a 24/7 operational environment, working closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging core ITIL concepts to provide structured operations support and incident management. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage container platform operations centered on GKE and Kubernetes environments, ensuring operational excellence. Architect, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure components. Drive automation through Jenkins and GitLab pipelines integrating with Kubernetes for seamless CI/CD workflows. Implement and maintain GitOps methodologies using Argo CD and Flux CD for continuous delivery and declarative deployments. Monitor container and infrastructure health using Prometheus and Grafana; set up alerting and dashboards to proactively resolve issues. Utilize New Relic for application performance monitoring and infrastructure insights. Administer UNIX/Linux environments and utilize Vi editor for scripting, automation, and operational support. Collaborate with development, security, and QA teams to enforce best practices and improve platform stability. Lead and coordinate operations across morning and second shifts, ensuring 24/7 coverage and incident management, including on-call support. Work in a structured operations environment using JIRA boards, managing user stories, and following core ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management. Automate and deploy infrastructure or applications using Ansible. Apply networking knowledge around public/private IPs, intranet/internet, ingress controllers, and load balancers (application and network level). Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture & process improvements. Document operational processes, SOPs, and knowledge base updates. Required Skills & Experience: Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes container platform management and operations, primarily using GKE. Deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts including deployments, services, ingress, secrets, config maps, and networking. Proficiency in CI/CD automation with Jenkins and GitLab pipelines. Experience with GitOps workflows using Argo CD and Flux CD. Skilled in UNIX/Linux system administration and comfortable using the Vi editor for scripting and troubleshooting. Strong observability expertise with Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic monitoring tools. Proven ability to lead and manage operational shifts, providing 24/7 support coverage including on-call duties. Working knowledge of ITIL core concepts and operations environment tools, including JIRA and user story management. Strong shell scripting or Python scripting skills for automation and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and deployments. Solid networking knowledge related to public/private IPs, intranet/internet access, ingress controllers, and load balancers at application and network levels. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities with production incident resolution expertise. Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to manage distributed teams and escalations. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). Familiarity with container security best practices (RBAC, network policies, secrets management). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Helm. Custom Fields: Name: Intake Call Completed Value: true Name: Intake Call Requested Value: true EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.