Azure DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes Services

Job Title : Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Engineer (AKS, Docker). Location : Remote. Job Type : Contract. Experience : 6 years. Shift : General IST 95 pm. Job Description : Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Engineer. Job Location : [Office/Remote]. Job Type : [Contract]. Job Summary : We are looking for an experienced Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Engineer to manage, configure, and optimize our AKS infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, security policies, and Azure firewall configurations to ensure seamless connectivity and security across our cloud infrastructure. Key Responsibilities : Design & Manage AKS Infrastructure : - Deploy, configure, and maintain AKS clusters, including node pools, scaling, and monitoring. - Optimize AKS performance and cost efficiency. Networking & Connectivity : - Set up and manage Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), private link, and hybrid connectivity. - Configure networking policies, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd), and ingress controllers (NGINX, Application Gateway, etc. - Manage AKS connectivity with onpremises or multicloud environments using VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall. Security & Compliance . - Implement Azure Firewall rules, NSGs, and WAF to protect workloads. - Configure RBAC, Azure AD integration, Pod Identity, and service principles for secure access management. - Apply Azure Policy & Kubernetes security best practices (CIS Benchmark, OPA/Gatekeeper, etc. CI/CD & Automation : - Implement GitOps practices using FluxCD, ArgoCD, or Terraform for AKS deployments. - Automate cluster provisioning, updates, and monitoring using Terraform, Helm, or Azure Bicep. Monitoring & Logging : - Implement Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, and Grafana for realtime observability. - Troubleshoot networking, pod performance, and cluster health using kubectl, Azure Kusto Query (KQL), and Azure Monitor Logs. Incident Management & Support : - Provide support for production issues and optimize cluster reliability. - Troubleshoot AKS connectivity and firewallrelated issues. Skills & Qualifications : - 5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure with a focus on AKS. - Strong understanding of Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Private Endpoints. - Expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform/Bicep. - Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines. - Proficiency in Linux, Bash, PowerShell, and YAML. - Knowledge of Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd), API Gateway, and Ingress Controllers. - Strong troubleshooting skills with kubectl, Azure CLI, and networking tools. - Azure Certifications (AZ104, AZ500, AZ400, or CKA) are a plus. (ref:hirist.tech)

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Posted Date: 5/1/2025