Kubernetes/ DevOps System Administrator

Matchbox Consulting Group

The Role

Overview

Manage and automate on-premise Kubernetes clusters, monitoring, and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • cluster provisioning
  • k8s automation
  • incident response
  • monitoring
  • networking
  • on-call

Tasks

-Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to pods, nodes, control plane components, and application deployments. -Evaluate and determine opportunities for automation and implementation -Participate in on-call rotation and incident response processes. -Automate cluster provisioning, upgrades, patching, and scaling. -Assist in the provisioning of Kubernetes infrastructure Identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct systems related issues as they arise -Deploy, manage, and maintain highly available Kubernetes clusters (on-prem and/or cloud). -Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for clusters and workloads. -Develop and maintain system use guides, run books, and other documentation as needed -Document infrastructure, configurations, and operational processes. -Monitor and review dashboards, logs, and critical alerts to ensure system issues are identified, escalated, and addressed as quickly as possible -Provide ongoing operational support and work closely with team members on issue resolution -Manage and administer incident, problem, and service request queues -Assist in the design (major or incremental) of Kubernetes infrastructure -Configure and manage networking, storage, ingress and namespaces within Kubernetes.

Requirements

  • cka
  • kubernetes
  • linux
  • docker
  • ansible
  • agile

What You Bring

-Completion of the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam -Proficiency in Linux systems administration and containerization (Docker) -A problem solver who takes initiative, is pro active and Comfortable digging through open source code to find answers -Experience in troubleshooting networking issues -Ability to analyze complex systems and problems and express them in simple terms -A well organized, thorough and detail oriented person -Able to keep the "bigger picture" in mind while prioritizing conflicting demands and tasks -Enjoys automating away manual tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and configuration management tools such as Ansible -Experience researching and advising on new technology implementations -3+ years of hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters in production -Understanding of software delivery practices such as feature toggling, no-downtime deployment -Effortlessly self-motivates while working on team-based projects -Experience with on-premises Kubernetes (e.g., kubeadm, RKE, OpenShift) and/or managed services (EKS, GKE, AKS) -Confident enough to voice your opinion, ask questions and not afraid to suggest a better solution, without being abrasive -Enjoys collaborating with others, including other functional teams to implement automated, scalable, stable and efficient infrastructure -Experience in working within on-premise infrastructure -Experience working in Agile based teams -Strong understanding of Kubernetes internals (control plane, scheduler, kubelet, etc.)

The Company

About Matchbox Consulting Group

-The firm quickly carved a niche by blending network-driven recruiting with hands-on industry insight. -Its service suite spans permanent recruitment, executive search, RPO, contract staffing, managed services, and payroll. -Expertise spans IT, engineering, real estate & construction, accounting & finance—each underpinned by deep sector knowledge. -Its recruiters don’t just match résumés—they embed in client cultures to deliver precise, lasting results. -Clients appreciate its customized approaches—treating every project as unique, never 'off-the-shelf'.

Sector Specialisms

5G Technologies

AI-Driven Business Intelligence

Automated Testing

Big Data Management

Blockchain Development

Business Analysis

Cloud Application Support

Cloud Architecture

Cloud Database Administration

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Digital Content Creation

Digital Transformation Consulting

eLearning Development

Full Stack Development

IoT Infrastructure

IT Strategy Consulting

ITSM (IT Service Management)

Multimedia

Network and Infrastructure

Network Security

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Software Development

Technical Content Creation

Technical Writing/Training

Telecommunications

User Experience Testing

VR/AR Development

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Contracts Management

Cost Engineering

Design & Drafting

Electrical Engineering

Energy Management

Environmental Compliance

Environmental Engineering

Facilities & Maintenance

Gas Pipeline Engineering

Green Building Design

Green Construction

Infrastructure Engineering

LEED Projects

LNG Technologies

Marine Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mineral Processing

Mining Engineering

Oil

Petroleum Engineering

Process Optimization

Procurement

Project Controls

Project Development

Pulp & Paper

Renewable Energy Systems

Risk Management

Smart Grid Technologies

Solar Energy

Sustainable Practices

Wind Energy

Visa Sponsorship

-must already have a canadian work permit; no sponsorship provided.