Senior System Administrator (PROJ-4531)

Key Responsibilities        

• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters, including installation, configuration, and upgrading
• Monitor cluster health and performance, and manage networking, storage, access controls, and security policies
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms, and leverage tools like Ansible to automate tasks
• Maintain the cluster's overall stability, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth deployment of applications on Kubernetes
• Produce and maintain clear design, integration, and support documentation
• Support system operations compliance with relevant IT security standards (e.g. ISM, ACSC Essential 8 guidelines)
• Assist with seeking system accreditation and implementing necessary security controls.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 3 year's system administrator experience

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kubernetes Administrator or in a similar role
• Proficiency in Linux system administration
• Strong scripting skills for automation
• Rancher experience

Required Knowledge/Experience and tools

• Proven experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code using Ansible Collections, Ansible Engine and Ansible Vault
• Proven experience using Git for version control of source code files relating to the provisioning, configuration and maintenance of Linux systems and Kubernetes clusters.