Kubernetes Engineer

This role involves architecting, deploying, and supporting information and operational technology solutions at a mission-critical manufacturing site. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy infrastructure and software solutions, with a focus on Kubernetes environments., * Operational support of on-premises server stacks and technology, maintaining mission-critical infrastructure.

• Work with hyper-converged infrastructure platforms such as Dell VXRail and newer technologies.
• Troubleshoot performance issues related to virtualized and physical server workloads.
• Facilitate the implementation of new technology stacks and migrating workloads to virtualized environments.
• Collaborate with semiconductor process and equipment vendors to optimize infrastructure performance and fault tolerance.
• Participate in meetings to address and troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues.
• Engage with factory systems and manufacturing operations teams regularly.
• Maintain infrastructure security standards in collaboration with corporate IT and security teams.
• Assist in deploying and supporting Kubernetes container-based application environments and expanding technological capabilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in operational support of enterprise server ecosystems
• 5+ years of experience with Windows Server OS and RHEL Linux 5-9.x
• 3+ years of experience with ServiceNow or similar service management platforms
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, vSAN, vSphere, and VCF/NSX
• 1+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience with server automation activities or infrastructure as code tools like Tanium, CHEF, JSON, Powershell, Ruby, or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of network fundamentals such as firewall configuration, VPN setup, VLANs, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, and switching
• Proficiency in documenting infrastructure, automation scripts, and system configurations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Experience with Windows patching tools such as Tanium and OS hardening concepts
• Experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle
• Support experience with network infrastructure such as Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches
• Support experience with data recovery products like Rubrik
• Understanding of SCADA, manufacturing-focused Windows PCs and servers, and industrial network architectures
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-driven and motivated individual capable of working with minimum oversight