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Job title: Lead – Container Platform Operations
Work Location: Richardson Tx
Vendor ####: ####/ Hr
Minimum years of experience: 8+ yrs
Would you require the candidates to meet you for in person interview? No
Is Skype/WebEx interview,OK? yes
Is this onsite/remote position: Onsite
If onsite, will you be considering relocation candidates: Yes
Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes
Job Description:
We are looking for a seasoned and motivated Lead to drive our Container Platform Operations with a primary focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of extensive experience working with Kubernetes and associated DevOps tools.
As a Lead, you will oversee the management, monitoring, and optimization of containerized environments, ensuring high availability and performance across CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions.
You will lead shifts in a 24/7 operational environment, working closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging core ITIL concepts to provide structured operations support and incident management.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and manage container platform operations centered on GKE and Kubernetes environments, ensuring operational excellence.
· Architect, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure components.
· Drive automation through Jenkins and GitLab pipelines integrating with Kubernetes for seamless CI/CD workflows.
· Implement and maintain GitOps methodologies using Argo CD and Flux CD for continuous delivery and declarative deployments.
· Monitor container and infrastructure health using Prometheus and Grafana; set up alerting and dashboards to proactively resolve issues.
· Utilize New Relic for application performance monitoring and infrastructure insights.
· Administer UNIX/Linux environments and utilize Vi editor for scripting, automation, and operational support.
· Collaborate with development, security, and QA teams to enforce best practices and improve platform stability.
· Lead and coordinate operations across morning and second shifts, ensuring 24/7 coverage and incident management, including on-call support.
· Work in a structured operations environment using JIRA boards, managing user stories, and following core ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
· Automate and deploy infrastructure or applications using Ansible.
· Apply networking knowledge around public/private IPs, intranet/internet, ingress controllers, and load balancers (application and network level).
· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architecture & process improvements.
· Document operational processes, SOPs, and knowledge base updates.
Required Skills & Experience:
· Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes container platform management and operations, primarily using GKE.
· Deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts including deployments, services, ingress, secrets, config maps, and networking.
· Proficiency in CI/CD automation with Jenkins and GitLab pipelines.
· Experience with GitOps workflows using Argo CD and Flux CD.
· Skilled in UNIX/Linux system administration and comfortable using the Vi editor for scripting and troubleshooting.
· Strong observability expertise with Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic monitoring tools.
· Proven ability to lead and manage operational shifts, providing 24/7 support coverage including on-call duties.
· Working knowledge of ITIL core concepts and operations environment tools, including JIRA and user story management.
· Strong shell scripting or Python scripting skills for automation and troubleshooting.
· Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation and deployments.
· Solid networking knowledge related to public/private IPs, intranet/internet access, ingress controllers, and load balancers at application and network levels.
· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities with production incident resolution expertise.
· Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills to manage distributed teams and escalations.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
· Familiarity with container security best practices (RBAC, network policies, secrets management).
· Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Helm.
Project Code: VERIZON GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONA