Kubernetes/ DevOps System Administrator

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #13478
• Salary: CA$100,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Kubernetes/ DevOps System Administrator for a permanent, full-time opportunity with our client based in Vancouver. This is a hybrid role (2 days in office and 3 days remote) at the clients downtown Vancouver office.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with deep expertise in architecting, deploying, and automating on-premises Kubernetes clusters, including infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD integration, and cluster lifecycle management.
 

• Deploy, manage, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters (on-prem and/or cloud).
• Automate cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and scaling.
• Configure and manage networking, storage, ingress and namespaces within Kubernetes.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for clusters and workloads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to pods, nodes, control plane components, and application deployments.
• Document infrastructure, configurations, and operational processes.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response processes.
• “Automate all the things”

Scope of Duties:
 

• Assist in the design (major or incremental) of Kubernetes infrastructure
• Assist in the provisioning of Kubernetes infrastructure Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct systems related issues as they arise
• Monitor and review dashboards, logs, and critical alerts to ensure system issues are identified, escalated, and addressed as quickly as possible
• Provide ongoing operational support and work closely with team members on issue resolution
• Manage and administer incident, problem, and service request queues
• Develop and maintain system use guides, run books, and other documentation as needed
• Evaluate and determine opportunities for automation and implementation

Required Skills:

We are looking for someone who is willing to grow in the role and extend their Kubernetes skill set as our infrastructure continues to evolve to meet our future architectural goals
 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals (control plane, scheduler, kubelet, etc.)
• Experience with on-premises Kubernetes (e.g., kubeadm, RKE, OpenShift) and/or managed services (EKS, GKE, AKS)
• Proficiency in Linux systems administration and containerization (Docker)
• Enjoys automating away manual tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools such as Ansible
• A problem solver who takes initiative, is pro active and Comfortable digging through open source code to find answers
• Ability to analyze complex systems and problems and express them in simple terms
• Experience in troubleshooting networking issues
• Experience working in Agile based teams
• A problem solver who takes initiative and is pro active
• Effortlessly self-motivates while working on team-based projects
• A well organized, thorough and detail oriented person
• Able to keep the “bigger picture” in mind while prioritizing conflicting demands and tasks
• Confident enough to voice your opinion, ask questions and not afraid to suggest a better solution, without being abrasive
• Enjoys collaborating with others, including other functional teams to implement automated, scalable, stable and efficient infrastructure

Nice to haves:

• Completion of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam
• Experience in working within on-premise infrastructure
• Understanding of software delivery practices such as feature toggling, no-downtime deployment
• Experience researching and advising on new technology implementations

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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