Kubernetes Consultant

Company: INSPYR Solutions
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: March 9, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Kubernetes Consultant

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Location: Little Rock, AR hybrid
Duration: 6 months contract to hire.
Compensation: $65 to $75 per hour W2.
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Kubernetes Administrator to join our team on a contract basis. The primary focus will be managing and optimizing our Kubernetes clusters to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure application deployments. As our team also handles broader platform operations, candidates with experience in platform engineering or Internal Developer Platform (IDP) management will be highly preferred. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with DevOps and development teams to support mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities: Kubernetes Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters (on-prem or cloud-based) to support production and staging environments.
Workload Deployment: Deploy and manage containerized applications, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance using Kubernetes resources (e.g., Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets).
Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Utilize tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack to monitor cluster health, diagnose issues, and resolve incidents promptly.
Security & Compliance: Implement Kubernetes security practices, including RBAC, network policies, and secrets management, to safeguard the environment.
Automation: Leverage Helm charts, Kustomize, or scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate cluster operations and deployments.
Cluster Maintenance: Perform upgrades, patch management, and capacity planning to ensure cluster reliability and efficiency.
Collaboration: Partner with developers to containerize applications and provide Kubernetes expertise, while supporting broader team goals in platform operations.
Documentation: Maintain clear, up-to-date documentation of configurations, processes, and incident resolutions.
Platform Operations: Contribute to or advise on platform-level initiatives, such as CI/CD pipeline integration, service mesh implementation, or developer self-service tools, based on prior experience.



Skillset / Experience: Kubernetes Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
Containerization: Proficiency with Docker or similar container runtimes.
Cloud Experience: Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their managed Kubernetes services (EKS, AKS, GKE).
Networking: Solid understanding of Kubernetes networking (e.g., CNI plugins like Calico, Flannel, or Cilium) and troubleshooting network issues.
Tooling: Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and version control (e.g., Git).
Problem-Solving: Strong debugging skills with tools like kubectl, logs, and metrics dashboards.
Communication: Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.


Preferred Skills (Bonus): Platform Operations Experience: Prior work on Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, ArgoCD), or service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
Scripting Proficiency: Advanced skills in Python, Go, or Bash for automation.
Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent.
Broader DevOps Exposure: Familiarity with observability stacks, cloud-native tools, or platform engineering principles.


Qualifications: 3+ years in system administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering roles with a focus on Kubernetes.
Proven track record of managing production-grade Kubernetes environments.



Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay, 401(k)
Retirement plan
---and much more!


About INSPYR Solutions:
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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