Kubernetes/DevOps System Administrator

 

  Job Title: Kubernetes/DevOps System Administrator Job ID: 86512
Location: Vancouver, BC – hybrid, 3x a week onsite



Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with deep expertise in architecting, deploying, and automating on-premises Kubernetes clusters, including infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD integration, and cluster lifecycle management.

What You’ll Do:

• Deploy, manage, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters (on-prem and/or cloud)
• Automate cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and scaling
• Configure and manage networking, storage, ingress, and namespaces within Kubernetes
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for clusters and workloads
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to pods, nodes, control plane components, and application deployments
• Document infrastructure, configurations, and operational processes
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response processes
• Embrace an automation-first mindset

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design (major or incremental) of Kubernetes infrastructure
• Assist in provisioning Kubernetes infrastructure
• Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system-related issues as they arise
• Monitor dashboards, logs, and alerts to ensure issues are quickly identified and addressed
• Provide ongoing operational support and collaborate with team members on issue resolution
• Manage and administer incident, problem, and service request queues
• Develop and maintain system guides, runbooks, and documentation
• Identify opportunities for automation and implementation

What You Must Have:
We’re looking for someone eager to grow in the role and expand their Kubernetes skill set as the infrastructure evolves.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals (control plane, scheduler, kubelet, etc.)
• Experience with on-prem Kubernetes (e.g., kubeadm, RKE, OpenShift) and/or managed services (EKS, GKE, AKS)
• Proficiency in Linux systems administration and containerization (Docker)
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Proactive problem solver who takes initiative and can dig into open-source code when needed
• Ability to simplify complex systems and concepts
• Experience in troubleshooting networking issues
• Experience working in Agile teams
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
• Able to balance priorities while keeping the bigger picture in mind
• Confident communicator who can suggest improvements constructively
• Collaborative mindset across cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Experience with on-premise infrastructure environments
• Understanding of modern software delivery practices (feature toggling, zero-downtime deployments)

Salary Range: $65-$130k CAD

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.
 
 
For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com