GKE / Google Kubernetes SME

Please no 3rd party subcontractor inquiries

Our financial services client is seeking a highly experienced Kubernetes and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Subject Matter Expert to lead the architecture, deployment, optimization, and operational management of containerized applications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This individual will serve as a technical leader, partnering with engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and application teams to drive Kubernetes best practices, platform reliability, scalability, and security.

Job Title: GKE Engineer

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (hybrid)

Pay Range: 70-75/hr W2; 75/hr c2c

Required Skills

• Expert-level experience with Kubernetes administration and architecture
• Hands-on experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, Cloud Build)
• Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, and service meshes
• Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk)
• Cloud security and Kubernetes security best practices
• Experience supporting production environments at scale

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage and support production GKE clusters across development, test, and production environments.
• Monitor cluster health, capacity, and performance metrics.
• Troubleshoot Kubernetes infrastructure, networking, storage, and application deployment issues.
• Perform cluster upgrades, node pool management, and version lifecycle maintenance.
• Design and implement Kubernetes deployment standards, templates, and best practices.
• Build and maintain Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests.
• Optimize workload performance, scalability, and resource utilization.
• Support microservices migration from legacy environments into Kubernetes.
• Create and enhance CI/CD pipelines for containerized application deployment.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and GCP-native tooling.
• Improve release processes, deployment strategies, and rollback procedures.
• Implement GitOps methodologies using tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
• Implement RBAC, workload identity, secrets management, and pod security controls.
• Conduct security reviews and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and cloud security standards.
• Partner with security teams to establish Kubernetes governance policies.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

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.