Sr Network Platform Automation Engineer Opening!
Apex Systems combines with parent company On Assignment to make it the 2nd largest IT staffing agency in the country.
Apex has an opportunity for a Sr. Network Platform Automation Engineer on a remote basis . This is a 1+ year contract position and the pay rate is flexible depending on experience. Here are the details:
For applicants who are interested in this Sr Network Platform Automation Engineer opportunity; please send a Word resume to Matthew Bonvouloir, Technical Recruiter, at mbonvouloir@apexsystems.com.
Position: Sr Network Platform Automation Engineer
Apex Job ID: 1129625
Location: Remote
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Duration: 1+ year
Position Description:
Our Client is looking for a Sr Network Platform Automation Engineer to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting Kubernetes platforms in our Client's Private Cloud infrastructure. The resource will have experience with Software Defined Network and IaaS skills to support Kubernetes installation and administration. The ideal candidate will be working with other platform engineers in designing, building, and maintaining the CaaS platform (Kubernetes) and guiding the development and implementation of Cloud applications, systems, and processes. The candidate will also have experience with the deployment and orchestration of Docker containers on a Cloud platform.
Day-to-day:
Participate on a Cloud Platforms infrastructure team, enhance our Client's next-gen private cloud platforms- Cloud Foundry, Container as a Service (Docker, Kubernetes, others), on VMWare vSphere.
Work independently on a day to day monitoring and operations of cloud platforms. You will be required to develop automation using scripting languages. You will also be able to handle critical operational tasks as well as on-demand requests.
Required Skills:
1. Total 12+ years of experience in Network engineering and automation
2. 2+ years of demonstrated proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting Kubernetes & Docker Container Orchestration infrastructure.
3. Strong scripting/programming skills (python, ruby, bash, powershell, etc.), coding against APIs (REST) and manipulating structured data (JSON, XML, etc.), build and CI/CD tools (Gitlab, concourse, etc.)
4. Cloud configuration automation (Ansible, Terraform, , etc.)
5. Linux administration and core services
6. Strong knowledge about SDN networking, load balancing, DNS solutions, ex F5, nginx, avi networks, haproxy, etc..
7. Demonstrate networking ingress/egress aspects on cloud, Kubernetes platforms
8. Demonstrated expertise in automation, deployment, tuning, capacity, and performance monitoring of infrastructure cloud platforms and services
Desired Skills (not required but candidate will have exposure to these skills in this role):
1. Experience with Mesos DC/OS, Rancher, and Docker Swarm is an advantage..
Additional Requirements:
Candidates may be subject to background check and drug test.
Additional Benefits:
For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!
Perks:
1. Long term contract
2. Fully remote