DevOps Engineer

+1 571-556-1002 (Direct Call) | Email:naresh@sapphiresoftwaresolutions.comHi FolksPlease check the JD and share your updated resumeJob Title: System Engineer/DevOps/ Kubernetes EngineerInterview Process: One and done Interviews 45 minutes with client managers Job Duration: 6 months contract-Only W2Location: Littleton Colorado Day1 Onsite Must Have Skills:Linux environment experience is most important, must have experience writing Linux command lines6+ years of professional experience, ideally within an enterprise environment supporting high volumes of tickets and incidences.Must have experience as an engineer resolving T1, T2, and T3 tickets: Platform Support specifically within Linux is primary focusScripting knowledge is helpful: Shell Scripting, Python Scripting, PowerShell ScriptingTracking tickets within JIRA and updating completion/documentation as neededKubernetes experience Mentorship/training experience Nice to Have Skills:Cloud Native Environments Telecom experience Education/Certification Requirements:Associates degree or equivalent Additional Details: Visa dependent resources okay and relocation okay Day to day: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux engineering, Kubernetes management, and automation through scripting. You will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and promptly addressing priority tickets. Key Responsibilities:Linux Server Administration:Manage, monitor, and optimize Linux servers to ensure high performance and reliability.Perform regular system updates, patches, and security audits.Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues effectively.Kubernetes Management:Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.Configure and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring optimal resource allocation and load balancing.Monitor the health of Kubernetes environments and implement best practices for security and efficiency.Automation and Scripting:Develop and maintain scripts for automation of repetitive tasks (e.g., deployment, monitoring, backups).Utilize tools like Bash, Python, or other scripting languages to enhance operational efficiency.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.Incident Management:Respond to and prioritize support tickets related to infrastructure, application deployment, and operational issues.Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and implement improvements.Document incidents and resolutions to improve knowledge sharing and reduce future occurrences.Monitoring and Performance Tuning:Set up and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure system performance and uptime.Analyze system logs and metrics to identify trends and potential issues.Conduct performance tuning of both servers and Kubernetes clusters for optimal resource utilization.