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Azure Kubernetes Service Engineer - On-Premises

Azure Kubernetes Service Engineer - On-Premises

MARKTINE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDDelhi
9 days ago
Job description

Position : Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Engineer.

Exp : 5+ Years.

Location : Remote.

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Engineer to manage, configure, and optimize our AKS infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, security policies, and Azure firewall configurations to ensure seamless connectivity and security across our cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities :

Design & Manage AKS Infrastructure :

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain AKS clusters, including node pools, scaling, and monitoring.
  • Optimize AKS performance and cost efficiency.

Networking & Connectivity :

  • Set up and manage Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), private link, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Configure networking policies, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd), and ingress controllers (NGINX, Application Gateway, etc.
  • Manage AKS connectivity with on-premises or multi-cloud environments using VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall.

    • Security & Compliance :

  • Implement Azure Firewall rules, NSGs, and WAF to protect workloads.
  • Configure RBAC, Azure AD integration, Pod Identity, and service principles for secure access management.
  • Apply Azure Policy & Kubernetes security best practices (CIS Benchmark, OPA / Gatekeeper, etc.

    • CI / CD & Automation :

  • Implement GitOps practices using FluxCD, ArgoCD, or Terraform for AKS deployments.
  • Automate cluster provisioning, updates, and monitoring using Terraform, Helm, or Azure Bicep.

    • Monitoring & Logging :

  • Implement Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, and Grafana for real-time observability.
  • Troubleshoot networking, pod performance, and cluster health using kubectl, Azure Kusto Query (KQL), and Azure Monitor Logs.

    • Incident Management & Support :

  • Provide support for production issues and optimize cluster reliability.
  • Troubleshoot AKS connectivity and firewall-related issues.

    • Skills & Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure with a focus on AKS.
  • Strong understanding of Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Private Endpoints.
  • Expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform / Bicep.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for CI / CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in Linux, Bash, PowerShell, and YAML.
  • Knowledge of Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd), API Gateway, and Ingress Controllers.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with kubectl, Azure CLI, and networking tools.
  • Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-400, or CKA) are a plus.

    • (ref : hirist.tech)

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