Kubernetes Engineer

Top High priority role We are #hiring for W2 or Own C2C Contract Role for Mainframe Engineer - Remote - Looking for US Citizen or Green Card Candidates Job Title: Kubernetes Engineer Location: Remote Mode : Contract Job Description, Execute routine operational tasks in Kubernetes and cloud environments by following established runbooks and standard operating procedures, ensuring platform stability and compliance with best practices. Monitor cluster health and performance, track key metrics, and respond to system alerts; perform initial troubleshooting of Kubernetes workloads and nodes, and promptly escalate complex issues to L2 engineers when necessary. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experience in a Kubernetes, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure support role (entry-level/associate level). Solid understanding of Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Amazon Linux 2) and basic system administration skills in a cloud or data center environment. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform, and Helm, with a foundational understanding of how code is built, tested, and deployed. Basic experience with public cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), including familiarity with core services and any hands-on project or internship experience on cloud infrastructure. Proficiency with command-line tools such as kubectl for Kubernetes management, container tools like Docker/nerdctl, version control systems (Git/GitLab), and basic use of cloud CLIs (AWS CLI and/or Azure CLI). Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes concepts – understanding of Pods, Deployments, Services, and Ingress; basic exposure to managing or using Kubernetes clusters (including managed services like Amazon EKS or Azure AKS). Familiarity with version control and collaboration tools, including code repositories and basic branching/merging strategies using Git or platforms like GitLab. Experience with ITSM and documentation tools, such as logging incidents and changes in ServiceNow or Jira, and using Confluence or similar platforms for knowledge sharing. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).