Summary
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A senior infrastructure role focused on designing and operating cloud-native platforms, automating deployments, improving reliability, and managing production Kubernetes environments.
Highlights
Long-term infrastructure engineering contract focused on Kubernetes, cloud automation, security, and production-scale environments.
Description
** W2 Contract - Need Strictly Locals - OPT/H4 EAD/L2 EAD/USC only **
Role: Sr.
Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Des Moines, IA – Only Locals
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and lead Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKSIntegrate with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applicationsAutomate Kubernetes management tasks using Helm, Terraform, and other infrastructure-as-code toolsMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes cluster performance and resource allocationImplement security best practices for EKS, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policiesCollaborate with development and operations teams to integrate Kubernetes into the software development lifecycleRun cluster scaling, upgrades, and capacity planning for production environmentsEnsure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of critical applications running on KubernetesDevelop and maintain documentation for Kubernetes architecture, processes, and best practices and provide technical guidance and mentorship
Qualifications:
Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) and 8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, ideally with AWS EKSExpertise in container orchestration, microservices architecture, and DockerStrong proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPCExperience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related fieldExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AnsibleProficiency in Helm for running Kubernetes applicationsExperience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g.
ArgoCD)Solid understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets managementProven knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, and firewallsExperience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and GrafanaFamiliarity with agile and DevOps methodologiesSkills That Will Help You Stand Out:AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Familiarity with GitOps workflows using ArgoCDStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
