Job#: 3032476

Job Description:

Location: Chandler, Arizona

Hybrid Schedule (3 days onsite/2 days remote)

Employment Type: 12 mo. Contract

Pay Range: $67-70/hr.

We are seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to join a team responsible for the reliability and support of container platforms, including on-premise Openshift and external cloud environments like MS Azure, AWS, and Google. The role involves monitoring and troubleshooting platform-related alerts and incidents, managing the application lifecycle, and participating in a 24x7 global operations team with on-call and shift coverage requirements. You will regularly interact with teammates, shift leads, platform clients, and vendors.

• Provide support for container platforms (Openshift on-prem, MS Azure/AWS/Google).
• Monitor and troubleshoot alerts and incidents related to the platforms.
• Perform Incident and Problem Management as required.
• Manage application onboarding, troubleshooting, and support throughout its lifecycle.
• Participate in weekend on-call coverage and shift rotations as part of a 24x7 global operations team.
• Liaise with teammates, shift leads, platform clients, and vendors.
• Contribute to container security and vulnerability remediation.

Education: A BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes, Openshift, RKE, or EKS container platforms. Experience working in a highly available, multi-datacenter environment is required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, Golang, and shell scripting.
• Strong experience in compute, storage, network, and security services.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git and Jenkins, and familiarity with the GitOps model.
• Excellent understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems administration.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux OS, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, and Windows Authentication.
• Strong understanding of complex IAM infrastructure, including Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, Azure AD, and SSO solutions like Ping Identity.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Dynatrace, Splunk, Sysdig, Azure Monitor, or Log Analytics.

• Kubernetes, Openshift, or Terraform certifications.
• Experience with Terraform, ArgoCD, Tekton, and K-native technologies.
• Experience in agile deployment methodologies (GitOps).
• Knowledge of various container runtimes and familiarity with the operator deployment pattern.

The role requires a systematic problem-solving approach with a sense of ownership and drive. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changes in project scope, and work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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