Kubernetes Admin

Kubernetes Admin

Experience Level: Mid Level

Position Overview: 

We are looking for a Mid-Level Kubernetes Administrator to support and maintain our on-premises container orchestration infrastructure built on open-source Rancher Kubernetes. This role will focus on day-to-day cluster operations, deployment support, and working closely with DevOps, Infra, and Application teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage Rancher-based Kubernetes clusters in an on-premise environment.


• Deploy and monitor containerized applications using Helm and Rancher UI/CLI.


• Support pod scheduling, resource allocation, and namespace management.


• Handle basic troubleshooting of workloads, networking, and storage issues.


• Monitor and report cluster health using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.


• Manage users, roles, and access using Rancher-integrated RBAC.


• Participate in system patching, cluster upgrades, and capacity planning.


• Document standard operating procedures, deployment guides, and issue resolutions.

Must Have Skills:

• 4–5 years of experience in Kubernetes administration in on-prem environments.


• Hands-on experience with Rancher for managing K8s clusters.


• Working knowledge of Linux system administration and networking.


• Experience in Docker, Helm, and basic YAML scripting.


• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Git-based deployment workflows.


• Experience with monitoring/logging stacks (Prometheus, Grafana).

Good to Have Skills:

•  Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).


•  Familiarity with RKE (Rancher Kubernetes Engine).


•  Experience with bare metal provisioning, VM infrastructure, or storage systems.

Qualification:

• BE/BTech/MCA/ME/MTech/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

Location:

• Gurugaon / Onsite