Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes DevOps Engineer to support and enhance enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and platform services within AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise managing large-scale Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, building automation solutions, and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support secure, scalable, and highly available platforms.

Job Title: Kubernetes DevOps Engineer

Location: Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite/Week)

Pay Range: $57/hr - $62/hr (Dependent on Years of Experience)

What's the Job?

• Design, deploy, manage, and optimize large-scale Kubernetes (EKS) environments supporting mission-critical applications.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Build automation tools and operational frameworks using Python and Linux shell scripting.
• Support and enhance cloud-native platforms, including API management solutions (Apigee, AWS API Gateway) and Confluent Kafka services.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application issues across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps best practices.
• Partner with engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure platform solutions.
• Monitor platform health and performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, on-call rotation, and operational support activities

What's Needed?

• 3+ years of AWS DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters (EKS) in production environments.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using Terraform and Ansible.
• 5+ years of Python and Linux shell scripting experience focused on automation and platform engineering.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale solutions in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services including EKS, EC2, IAM, S3, Lambda, and VPC.
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Load Balancers, Firewalls, and Security Controls.
• Advanced Linux systems administration experience.
• Solid networking fundamentals with hands-on troubleshooting experience across Layers 4-7, TLS, and certificate management.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
• Experience working within Agile, CI/CD, and DevSecOps environments.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and containerization technologies.
• Engagement in a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Chance to develop and refine your skills in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
• Participation in on-call rotations to support system reliability and performance.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning opportunities.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.