Kubernetes Administrator (Dubai, AE)

Job Scope

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve platform issues efficiently to maintain system stability and performance.
• Incident Management: Raise, track, and manage tickets for any platform-related incidents or service requests.
• Client Interaction: Engage with client teams to discuss issues, provide updates, and ensure timely resolution.
• Kubernetes & Container Management: Build and manage Docker images; Manage Docker Quay image registry; Handle K8S components including network policies, ingress/egress, secret and configMap management; Deploy and manage Helm charts.
• Python Environment Management: Setup and manage virtual environments for Python-based workloads.
• Big Data Components: Experience with Spark, Airflow, Hive, and HDFS; Manage queue limits for workloads.
• Networking: Manage DNS (static and dynamic entries), proxy settings, and environment variables.
• Security & Access Management: Manage SSL certificates and permissions; Maintain Postgres database permissions.
• Object Storage: Familiarity with S3-compatible systems (e.g., Dell ECS).
• DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with GitLab pipelines and workflows.
• System Services: Manage system daemons and ensure service health across platforms.

Position Requirements

• Proven expertise in Kubernetes administration and containerization. • Strong knowledge of networking concepts, including DNS, proxies, and ingress/egress. • Hands-on experience with big data ecosystems and workload management. • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines (GitLab) and infrastructure automation. • Experience with Python virtual environments and dependency management. • Knowledge of SSL management, secrets, and configuration management. • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and client engagement abilities.

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