Summary
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A DevOps infrastructure role focused on designing, operating, and securing cloud-native environments. The position requires expertise in containers, automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous delivery.
Highlights
Long-term engineering contract focused on modern cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, automation, and DevOps practices.
Description
We have a 12+ Months Contract opportunity for a DevOps Infrastructure Engineer with a client based in Des Moines, IA.
This would be Hybrid opportunity - 3 days onsite.
Looking for someone within 50 miles of the location - Des Moines, IA
Below is the job description, please let me know if you are interested and available.
Qualifications:
8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience
2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, ideally with AWS EKS
Expertise in container orchestration, microservices architecture, and Docker
Strong proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, and VPC
Experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or a related field
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Proficiency in Helm for running Kubernetes applications
Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g.
ArgoCD)
Solid understanding of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
Proven knowledge of networking concepts, including load balancing, DNS, and firewalls
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
Familiarity with agile and DevOps methodologies
Associate's or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field)
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Familiarity with GitOps workflows using ArgoCD
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities:
Design, deploy, and lead Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS
Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
Automate Kubernetes management tasks using Helm, Terraform, and other infrastructure-as-code tools
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes cluster performance and resource allocation
Implement security best practices for EKS, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policies
Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate Kubernetes into the software development lifecycle
Run cluster scaling, upgrades, and capacity planning for production environments
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness of critical applications running on Kubernetes
Develop and maintain documentation for Kubernetes architecture, processes, and best practices
Provide technical guidance and mentorship
