Job Title: Platform Engineer - Kubernetes & Containerization
Location: Rochester, NY Hybrid or Remote work arrangements possible
Job Type: Contract to Hire (6 months probable)

Join our innovative team as a Platform Engineer, where we leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive our business forward. We are committed to creating robust, scalable, and secure platforms that support our mission to deliver exceptional services to our clients.
Job Description: seeking a highly skilled Platform Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes and containerization environments to join a dynamic and evolving team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing container orchestration infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
Design and deploy Kubernetes clusters, ensuring their reliability, scalability, and security.
Manage containerization and orchestration lifecycle, including deployment, scaling, and networking.
Provide containerization best practices, advice, and consultancy to ensure current success, anticipate future needs and scalability.
Maintain Kubernetes clusters for HA containerization
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps principles for automated and consistent deployments.
Administer Linux-based systems and servers, optimizing for performance and reliability.
Utilize Docker for containerization in a virtualized Data Center
Monitor system performance using tools like Zabbix, and proactively address system issues.
Manage Rancher for Kubernetes management to streamline cluster administration.
Collaborate with development teams to containerize and deploy applications efficiently.
Ensure compliance with security best practices and industry standards.
Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and excellence.
Provision and maintain a virtualized server environment with hundreds of hosts

Qualifications: REQUIRED SKILLS-
Experience in the Higher Education (Universities, Colleges, Institutes of Technology, etc.) domain.
Proven experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
Strong background in Linux system administration, preferably Ubuntu.
Familiarity with GitOps and CI/CD tools and practices.
Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Zabbix.
Experience with Rancher or similar Kubernetes management platforms.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities (MUST have 10/10 Comm skills)
Pluses:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience with Azure cloud services and implementing cloud-native solutions