Responsibilities
- Define and execute architecture roadmaps for Kubernetes-based platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and future scalability.
- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, focusing on high availability, security, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Lead cloud-native initiatives to streamline infrastructure, reduce costs, and drive innovation within the organization.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps, development, and leadership teams to ensure technical solutions meet business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and enforce security standards, governance policies, and best practices to maintain compliance and safeguard critical systems.
- Provide architectural expertise and mentorship to systems analysts, engineers, and junior architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Facilitate technical discussions and offer thought leadership to cross-functional teams, supporting decision-making and project planning.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure capacity plans to support the organization’s long-term growth and strategic vision.
- Create, document, and enforce technology standards and policies to ensure consistency, reliability, and quality across all systems.
- Conduct research and recommend emerging technologies to improve infrastructure flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in IT with a focus on systems and software architecture, design, development, and deployment.
- Demonstrated expertise in documenting systems and software architectures using modeling languages such as UML and E-R diagrams.
- Proven experience in hardware and software evaluation, requirements gathering, and strategic planning for enterprise environments.
- Advanced technical architecture, support, and documentation skills, with a strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Background in cloud computing and infrastructure, software development, networking, security, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices is highly desirable.
- Kubernetes certifications (such as CKA, CKS) and cloud certifications (such as AWS Certified Kubernetes Specialist) are preferred.
- Utility industry experience is advantageous but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.
About the company
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At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department [email protected].
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