Cluster Management:
Oversee daily operations of existing Kubernetes clusters in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching of clusters for high availability and security
Support:
Provide tier-2/3 support for AKS cluster-related issues
Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve performance and deployment issues
Design and Architecture:
Design and implement scalable and secure AKS cluster architectures
Develop best practices and guidelines for AKS cluster design and operation
Automation and CI/CD Integration:
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or Azure DevOps
Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency
Monitoring and Performance Optimization:
Set up monitoring and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager
Optimize cluster performance via resource management, scaling strategies, and capacity planning
Security and Compliance:
Implement security best practices like network policies, RBAC, and encryption
Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
Maintain documentation for AKS configurations, processes, and troubleshooting
Conduct training sessions and workshops for team knowledge sharing
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
Stay updated with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance AKS workflows

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience in managing Kubernetes clusters, including 3+ years with AKS
Proficiency in Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and AKS
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
Strong understanding of networking, security, and Azure cloud infrastructure
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

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