CloudOps Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

About the Role: 

This on-site position is initially offered as a contract role for approximately 6 to 9 months. The contract period will allow both the company and the individual to assess performance, collaboration, and long-term fit. Subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, this role may be converted to a full-time permanent position.

Primary Responsibilities

·      Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure.

·      Automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

·      Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes (K8s) and other container orchestration tools.

·      Build and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, and security of workloads.

·      Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, or network issues in Kubernetes-based environments.

·      Collaborate with development teams to build CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment.

·      Monitor cloud and Kubernetes environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.

·      Optimize cloud and Kubernetes resource utilization to ensure cost-efficiency and scalability.

·      Manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and high availability configurations for both cloud and Kubernetes environments.

·      Implement and maintain security best practices, including access control, role-based access control (RBAC) in Kubernetes, and data encryption.

Technical Expertise

·      Work with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

·      Configure and maintain cloud networking components (e.g., VPC, subnets, firewalls, load balancers).

·      Demonstrate extensive experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in cloud or hybrid environments (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE, or self-managed clusters).

·      Manage Kubernetes manifests using YAML files and Helm charts for application deployment and configuration.

·      Implement observability in Kubernetes using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Fluentd/Elastic Stack.

·      Exhibit familiarity with Kubernetes components such as Pods, Services, Deployments, Ingress Controllers, and Persistent Volumes.

·      Regularly perform Kubernetes upgrades and ensure compatibility with application workloads.

·      Develop and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for Kubernetes and cloud environments (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK Stack).

Collaboration and Communication

·      Partner collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, security teams, and project managers.

·      Provide technical support and expertise for cloud and Kubernetes operations to stakeholders.

·      Document processes, workflows, and best practices for cloud and Kubernetes operations.

·      (Preferred) Ability to communicate effectively in Korean for collaboration with Korean-speaking teams or clients.

Qualifications

·      B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

·      Proficiency in Korean, suitable for roles requiring bilingual communication.

·      Proven experience in managing cloud infrastructure and operations.

·      Demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration.

·      Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).

·      Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

·      Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer) or Kubernetes (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA) are a plus.

Soft Skills

·      Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·      Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships.

·      Ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

COMPENSATION:

·      $50,960 ~ $65,520 and/or DOE (Dependent on Experience)

PERKS & BENEFITS

·      Regular Events and Socials

·      Office Refreshments

How to Apply:

Visit www.tecace.com or send your cover letter and resume to contact@tecace.com