Assurant - DevOps Engineer - Cluster Management

As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with DevOps/SRE Architects to deploy, secure, and optimize DevOps pipelines and Kubernetes clusters in a highly secure on-premises environment. Key Responsibilities : - Kubernetes Cluster Deployment & Management. - Deploy and maintain multi-node Kubernetes clusters on RHEL-based environments. - Implement TLS and HTTPS-based security for Kubernetes services. - Manage RBAC, Network Policies, and Pod Security Policies (PSP) for security. - Troubleshoot Kubernetes deployments, networking, and performance issues. CI/CD Pipeline Development & Automation : - Develop, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for on-prem application deployments. - Implement ArgoCD, Helm, and Kustomize for managing Kubernetes manifests. - Automate blue-green and canary deployments for seamless updates. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Configuration Management : - Implement and maintain Terraform & Ansible-based automation for provisioning bare-metal, VMs, and Kubernetes clusters. - Automate server configurations, package installations, and system hardening. - Manage on-prem infrastructure using IaC best practices. Security & Compliance for On-Prem Infrastructure : - Enforce zero-trust security principles for DevOps infrastructure. - Implement container security scanning (Trivy, Clair, AquaSec) and vulnerability patching. - Integrate SAST & DAST tools into CI/CD pipelines. - Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC2, and internal security policies. Observability & Incident Response : - Set up Prometheus & Grafana for monitoring Kubernetes clusters, applications, and system resources. - Manage centralized logging using ELK/EFK stack. - Troubleshoot issues related to containerized applications, deployments, and networking. - Assist in defining incident response playbooks to minimize downtime. Collaboration & Documentation : - Work closely with SRE Architects, Developers, and Security Teams. - Maintain proper documentation for Kubernetes configurations, CI/CD pipelines, and security policies. - Continuously improve automation processes to enhance reliability. Key Skills & Technologies : Must-Have : - Kubernetes (K8s) & RHEL-based Clusters. - GitLab CI/CD : Automating builds, testing, and deployments. - Terraform & Ansible : Infrastructure automation and configuration management. - ArgoCD & Helm : GitOps and Kubernetes package management. - Prometheus & Grafana : Monitoring, alerting, and observability. - ELK/EFK Stack : Logging and log analytics. - Network Security & Load Balancing : Nginx, Traefik. - Security Best Practices : RBAC, TLS, HTTPS, SAST, DAST. Good-to-Have : - Experience with multi-data center on-premises setups. - Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio/Linkerd). - Hands-on experience with backup & disaster recovery. - Knowledge of on-prem storage & virtualization solutions (VMware, Proxmox, Bare Metal). Qualifications : - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related fields. - 5-8 years of experience in on-premises DevOps or SRE roles. - Hands-on experience in Kubernetes cluster setup and automation. - Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and security. - Experience in automating deployments, system configurations, and monitoring. - Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills. Why Join YSECIT ? - Work on cutting-edge on-premises DevOps solutions. - Collaborate with a high-performing DevOps & SRE team. - Get hands-on experience managing global on-prem infrastructure. - Competitive salary, career growth, and high-impact projects (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: mumbai, IN

Posted Date: 4/19/2025