Kubernetes Administrator - CI/CD Pipeline

Experience Level : Mid Level.
Position Overview :
We are looking for a Mid-Level Kubernetes Administrator to support and maintain our on-premises container orchestration infrastructure built on open-source Rancher Kubernetes. This role will focus on day-to-day cluster operations, deployment support, and working closely with DevOps, Infra, and Application teams. Roles and Responsibilities :
- Manage Rancher-based Kubernetes clusters in an on-premise environment. - Deploy and monitor containerized applications using Helm and Rancher UI/CLI. - Support pod scheduling, resource allocation, and namespace management. - Handle basic troubleshooting of workloads, networking, and storage issues. - Monitor and report cluster health using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools. - Manage users, roles, and access using Rancher-integrated RBAC. - Participate in system patching, cluster upgrades, and capacity planning. - Document standard operating procedures, deployment guides, and issue resolutions. Must Have Skills :
- 45 years of experience in Kubernetes administration in on-prem environments. - Hands-on experience with Rancher for managing K8s clusters. - Working knowledge of Linux system administration and networking. - Experience in Docker, Helm, and basic YAML scripting. - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Git-based deployment workflows. - Experience with monitoring/logging stacks (Prometheus, Grafana). Good to Have Skills :
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA). - Familiarity with RKE (Rancher Kubernetes Engine). - Experience with bare metal provisioning, VM infrastructure, or storage systems. Qualification : BE/BTech/MCA/ME/MTech/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.