Kubernetes SME- INTL India 6a93323d

Post Date

Jul 02, 2025

Location

Plano,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

75024
US
Sep 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

DAL-790688

Pay Rate

$18 - $22 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A Fortune 100 client is seeking a highly skilled Kubernetes Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of industry experience, with 4+ years of expertise in Kubernetes and DevSecOps. The role requires hands-on experience with multi-cloud environments, preferably Azure and AWS. The candidate must hold Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certifications and have a strong track record of implementing Kubernetes at scale for large production environments. This is a contract to hire role and candidates will need to be based out of Hyderabad, India, with working hybrid onsite 3 days/week

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of industry experience in cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, and DevSecOps.
4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes security, RBAC, Network Policies, and admission controllers.
Experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS preferred).
Hands-on experience with Istio or other service meshes.
Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines (GitOps, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or similar).
Experience with Kubernetes storage and networking in enterprise ecosystems.
Deep understanding of Kubernetes upgrade strategies, scaling, and optimization.
Must have CKA or CKS certification.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with edge computing and Kubernetes at the edge.
Familiarity with AI/ML workloads on Kubernetes.
Hands-on experience with policy governance frameworks like OPA/Gatekeeper.
Knowledge of serverless and event-driven architectures in Kubernetes.
Strong scripting skills in Python, Go, or Bash.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.