Systems Engineer (Kubernetes & Application Deployment)

Systems Engineer (Kubernetes & Application Deployment , System Architecture Knowledge)

Irving, TX- ONSITE

Experience: 4+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering, with at least 2 years in a heavily containerized environment.
● Kubernetes Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience managing production Kubernetes environments, including cluster scaling, RBAC, network plugins (CNI), and storage (CSI).
● Deployment Tooling: Proven track record of designing complex deployments using Helm and GitOps controllers (ArgoCD/Flux).
● Cloud Proficiency: Strong experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure) and their managed Kubernetes offerings.
● Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Go, or Bash) for automation and tooling.
● OS & Networking: Strong grasp of Linux system administration, TCP/IP networking, DNS, and load balancing principles.
Preferred Qualifications
● Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
● Service Mesh: Practical experience implementing and managing service meshes for MTLS and advanced traffic shaping.
● Security: Experience with container vulnerability scanning, OPA Gatekeeper, or Kyverno for policy enforcement.