Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Kubernetes DevOps EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes DevOps Engineer to support and enhance enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and platform services within AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise managing large-scale Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, building automation solutions, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support secure, scalable, and highly available platforms.Location: Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite/Week)Pay Range: $57/hr - $62/hr (Dependent on Years of Experience)What's the Job?Design, deploy, manage, and optimize large-scale Kubernetes (EKS) environments supporting mission-critical applications.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible.Build automation tools and operational frameworks using Python and Linux shell scripting.Support and enhance cloud-native platforms, including API management solutions (Apigee, AWS API Gateway) and Confluent Kafka services.Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application issues across cloud and hybrid environments.Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.Partner with engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure platform solutions.Monitor platform health and performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, on-call rotation, and operational support activitiesWhat's Needed?3+ years of AWS DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering experience.Strong hands-on experience managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters (EKS) in production environments.Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform and Ansible.5+ years of Python and Linux shell scripting experience focused on automation and platform engineering.Experience supporting enterprise-scale solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Strong knowledge of AWS services including EKS, EC2, IAM, S3, Lambda, and VPC.Strong understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Load Balancers, Firewalls, and Security Controls.Advanced Linux systems administration experience.Solid networking fundamentals with hands-on troubleshooting experience across Layers 4-7, TLS, and certificate management.Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.Experience working within Agile, CI/CD, and DevSecOps environments.What's in it for me?Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and containerization technologies.Engagement in a collaborative and innovative team environment.Chance to develop and refine your skills in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.Participation in on-call rotations to support system reliability and performance.Access to professional development and continuous learning opportunities.