Kubernetes specialist
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.
The Role
What You Will Do
Cluster Operations & Management
Deploy and manage robust, highly available, and scalable Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
Support and optimize shared and multi-tenant cluster architectures, ensuring strict resource isolation and security compliance.
Execute seamless cluster lifecycle operations, including version upgrades, node pool scaling, and patch management.
Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex operational, networking, and performance issues across the Kubernetes ecosystem.
CI/CD, IaC, & Platform Enhancement
Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps to automate application and infrastructure deployments.
Provision and manage cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and/or Bicep.
Collaborate with development teams to contribute to Kubernetes-based application development, defining manifest patterns and Helm charts.
Drive platform enhancements to continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and delivery speed.
Monitoring, Security, & Governance
Implement and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure deep observability into cluster and application health.
Enforce Kubernetes security best practices, including network policies, RBAC, secret management, and vulnerability scanning.
Participate in incident management rotations to ensure rapid resolution of production issues and conduct thorough post-incident reviews.
Your future at Kyndryl This role opens the door to many career paths, both vertical and horizontal, and there may be opportunity to travel. It’s a great chance for database administrators or other techs to break into the cloud. It’s also a solid path to become enterprise or chief architect or a distinguished engineer! Whatever you see for yourself, you’ll find the opportunity here.
Who You Are
Required Technical Skills & Experience
Kubernetes Specialist with 7+ years of experience.
Hands-on AKS Expertise: Proven track record of managing enterprise-grade AKS clusters, focusing on networking (Cilium, Azure CNI), scaling, and security.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep for provisioning Azure resources.
DevOps & Automation: Strong hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps.
Observability & Monitoring: Solid experience utilizing monitoring tools (such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar) to set up proactive alerts and dashboards.
Multi-Tenant Architecture: Direct experience managing shared/multi-tenant Kubernetes environments, including namespace isolation and resource quotas.
Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex networking, storage, and application runtime issues within Kubernetes.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
Being You
The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
Your career with us isn’t just a job-it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute-you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here-and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.
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