Cloude Kubernetes Engineer

Agiliad is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, manage, and optimize cloud infrastructure and containerized applications. The role focuses on Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes, including infrastructure management, automation, CI/CD, monitoring, troubleshooting, security, and production support.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure primarily on Microsoft Azure
• Implement, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Manage Azure cloud services, including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage, Load Balancers, and Identity Management
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Monitor cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, deployment, and Kubernetes-related issues
• Implement cloud security best practices, access controls, and compliance standards
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support cloud deployments and production environments
• Identify opportunities for automation, performance optimization, and cloud cost reduction

Requirements:

• 6+ years of overall IT experience with strong hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps technologies
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform
• Good hands-on experience with Kubernetes , preferably AKS
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, storage, and infrastructure management
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience working with Linux environments and scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or Python
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed teams
• US Citizens, Green Card Holders, and H4 EAD Holders
• Microsoft Azure
• Kubernetes / AKS
• Deployment, Administration, and Troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience managing multi-cloud environments
• Experience with Helm, Argo CD, or GitOps
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Microsoft Azure or Kubernetes certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, CKA, or CKAD)