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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VKS Deployment Engineer (Tanzu Focused) - **Company:** Nexturn Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Software Applications, DevOps, Github, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Ansible, VCloud, VMware VSphere, Data Logging, Istio, Gitlab, Containerization, Tanzu, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Azure AKS, Terraform, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** May 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nexturn.com/job/vks-deployment-engineer-tanzu-focused/ ## About the Role Work Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Kubernetes and DevOps-focused roles, along with Tanzu experiences., + Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes deployments, including: o Vanilla Kubernetes (kubeadm, managed distributions) and/or OpenShift. o Cluster lifecycle management (install, upgrade, scale). + Solid understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including: o Control plane components. o Networking (CNI, services, ingress). o Storage (CSI, persistent volumes). + Experience with DevOps practices and tooling, such as: o CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, etc.). o Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm). o GitOps workflows (Argo CD, Flux). + L3-level troubleshooting skills for Kubernetes and container platforms. + Experience deploying platforms in enterprise customer environments. Desired / Nice-to-Have Skills: + Hands-on experience with VMware Tanzu, TKG, or Kubernetes on vSphere. + Exposure to Kubernetes deployments on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). + Experience with container networking and service meshes (Istio, Linkerd). + Knowledge of container security tools and best practices. + Certifications such as: o CKA / CKAD / CKS. o OpenShift certifications. o VMware Tanzu or Kubernetes-related certifications. Professional & Behavioural Attributes + Strong deployment and delivery mindset. + Comfortable in customer-facing professional services roles. + High ownership and accountability for project deliverables. + Motivated to learn VMware Kubernetes services and platforms. + Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams. + Clear communication and documentation skills. Travel Requirement + Willingness to travel (domestic and/or international) for customer deployments and engagements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Applications, or equivalent work experience. ## Description + Act as an L3 Deployment Engineer for Kubernetes-based platforms. + Design and execute end-to-end Kubernetes deployments in customer environments. + Deploy and configure: o Vanilla Kubernetes and/or OpenShift clusters. o Cluster networking, storage, and ingress components + Learn and implement VMware Kubernetes services, including: o VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG). o Kubernetes on vSphere / VCF-based environments. + Integrate Kubernetes platforms with: o CI/CD pipelines. o Monitoring, logging, and security tools. + Collaborate with customers during: o Requirements gathering. o Design workshops. o Deployment, validation, and handover. + Troubleshoot complex issues related to: o Kubernetes cluster setup and upgrades. o Networking, storage, and ingress. o Container runtime and control plane components. + Produce deployment documentation, architecture diagrams, and as-built reports. + Work closely with infrastructure, networking, and security teams during deployments. + Stay current with Kubernetes ecosystem advancements and VMware Kubernetes offering. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes Security - Challenge and Opportunity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/412-kubernetes-security-challenge-and-opportunity) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [The Private AI Platform: Why Agentic Apps Need a Private Application Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100162-the-private-ai-platform-why-agentic-apps-need-a-private-application-platform) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Learning Kubernetes made easy with KubeCampus](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/348-learning-kubernetes-made-easy-with-kubecampus) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)