Senior Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) SME

Senior Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) SME
Location: Location: Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, hybrid work model
Contract: Initial contract until January 2027 with likely extensions

We're looking for an experienced Senior Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) SME to design, build, administer, and support enterprise Kubernetes platforms on Microsoft Azure. This is a hands on role focused on platform engineering, cluster operations, security, automation, and supporting containerised application deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) platforms
• Manage Kubernetes cluster administration, upgrades, and operational support
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Helm
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Bicep
• Implement Azure networking, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting best practices
• Support platform automation using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes administration
• Experience building and supporting enterprise Kubernetes platforms
• Hands on experience with Docker, Helm, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions
• Proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Experience supporting Kubernetes platforms in large enterprise environments is highly regarded.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.