Key Responsibilities:Platform Management & Optimization:
- Support the implementation, administration, and maintenance of Kubernetes, Linux, and VMware environments.
- Automate build, testing, and deployment of infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
- Maintain and optimize observability and logging platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack (ELK), and Grafana Loki.
- Implement configuration management best practices to enhance system reliability and scalability.
Security & Compliance:
- Ensure all platform environments comply with Rocket Lab cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
- Contribute to system hardening guides, automated security patching, and compliance audits.
- Support initiatives related to ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, IPSEC, SSL VPNs, and firewall security.
Project Leadership & Collaboration:
- Work with cross-functional teams to support platform initiatives, system upgrades, and cloud transformations.
- Lead or assist in project planning and deployment for new platform technologies and process improvements.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to IT team members and engineers globally.
Reliability & Disaster Recovery:
- Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions for Kubernetes, Linux, and VMware platforms.
- Monitor system performance, uptime, and cost efficiency through detailed reporting and analytics.
- Develop automated deployment and maintenance processes to ensure seamless operations.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, system administration, or DevOps roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience (9+ years total experience without a degree).
- Expertise in Kubernetes and Linux administration.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
- Experience with source control tools such as GitLab, Git, or GitHub.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
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MetroSys is a I.T. Professional Services company based in sunny San Diego, CA. Established in 2006, MetroSys has technical talent supporting the Americas. Our Mission Statement; To simplify our customers’ business solutions while having fun with what we do.
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