ITTConnect is seeking an experienced Kubernetes Engineer to work for a client that is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services present in nearly 50 countries. End client is in the telecom industry.
REMOTE job: Work anywhere in BRAZIL.
The Kubernetes Engineer plays a critical role in designing, building, operating, and securing our client's container platforms, with a focus on Kubernetes\-based PaaS (Platform as a Service) environments. This role ensures high availability, performance, security, and lifecycle management of Kubernetes platforms across Lab, Non\-Prod, and Production environments. The Kubernetes Engineer works crossâfunctionally with cloud, cybersecurity, compute, network, and application teams to deliver resilient and automated platform services aligned with Product Management and CCOE strategies
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Engineering & Operations
- Design, build, and operate Kubernetes clusters (onâprem and/or cloud) following standard reference architectures.
- Implement and maintain Kubernetes addâons, CSI storage drivers, CNI network plugins, and ingress controllers.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of Kubernetes clusters and workloads.
- Perform lifecycle upgrades of Kubernetes, OS, infrastructure software (GKE, Rancher), and supporting components.
- Manage persistent storage solutions including migration to Dell CSIâenabled PowerStore and Portworx.
- Manage hardware lifecycle work for Kubernetesâbacked compute environments.
Security, Compliance & Cybersecurity Alignment
- Implement and maintain vulnerability remediation workflows to achieve >90% SecureLens compliance.
- Enable PAM authentication across Kubernetes and supporting OS layers.
- Ensure clusters and workloads meet cybersecurity, data privacy, and lifecycle compliance requirements.
- Support audits and remediate nonâcompliant configurations.
- Drive the transition from CentOS to supported and approved OS platforms.
Automation, Standardization & Continuous Improvement
- Automate repetitive operational tasks, cluster provisioning, workload deployment, configuration, and compliance enforcement.
- Contribute to product roadmaps, automation frameworks, and standard reference designs.
- Participate in EPIC initiatives to reduce complexity and increase efficiency.
- Assist with PPDM migrations for Kubernetesâbased backup workloads.
- Contribute to patch testing frameworks using canary/ring deployment models.
Platform 3 / CCOE Collaboration & Customer Engagement
- Partner with CCOE intake, design, and fulfillment teams to deliver frictionless onboarding.
- Ensure Kubernetes solutions align with lifecycle, security, and platform standards.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions to extend platform knowledge across Cox.
- Participate in customer feedback loops, roadshows, and product management routines.
- Provide timely support for Rancher migrations and eventual decommissioning.
AI & GPU Platform Support
- Support deployment of GPUâenabled Kubernetes clusters.
- Implement automation for provisioning GPU workloads.
- Validate ServiceNow intake workflows for AI\-native tenant designs.
Observability, Reporting & KPIs
- Enhance New Relic dashboards for Kubernetes reliability and health.
- Develop and publish right\-sizing audit reports for cluster optimization and cost efficiency.
- Track cluster capacity, growth, and licensing/tool usage.
- Participate in monthly operational reviews.
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