Kubernetes Engineer - AU Citizen

The Work:

As a Kubernetes Engineer at an Analyst level in Accenture's Technology practice, you will support the design, deployment, and maintenance of containerized environments using Kubernetes. Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to cloud-native projects in hybrid and multi-cloud setups. This role emphasizes hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, and learning best practices to support enterprise clients in digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in deploying and configuring Kubernetes clusters (e.g., on AWS EKS, Azure AKS, Google GKE, or OpenShift) in hybrid environments.

• Support containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration tools, ensuring applications are deployed efficiently and scalably.

• Help build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Argo CD to automate deployments.

• Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementations using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools for provisioning and automation.

• Monitor cluster performance and health using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or cloud-native monitoring solutions; assist in setting up alerts and dashboards.

• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to intermediate production issues, escalating complex problems to senior team members.

• Support DevSecOps practices by implementing security configurations, access controls (e.g., RBAC), and compliance checks.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to understand requirements and provide technical support for platform usage.

• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to aid team knowledge sharing.

• Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups, while learning to contribute to architecture discussions.

• Stay updated on Kubernetes trends and tools to support continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or software engineering, with at least 1-2 years focused on Kubernetes, Docker, or container technologies.

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration concepts.

• Familiarity with Linux administration, scripting (e.g., Bash or Python), and version control (Git).

• Australian citizenship or eligibility for security clearance (preferred for certain projects).

• Willingness to work from Melbourne office 5 days a week.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Application Developer - CKAD, or cloud provider equivalents) are highly desirable.

Additional Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance.

This requirement ensures that all team members are clear to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.

On-call and Shift Expectations: Our positions are primarily focused on managed services, meaning you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our clients' IT systems (Applications and Infrastructure). Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you may be required to work in shifts to provide continuous support. Additionally, you may need to be on call to address incidents promptly and perform after-hours deployment activities as needed. Your ability to effectively manage these responsibilities will be crucial to ensuring the seamless operation of our services and client satisfaction 

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Progressive Employee Benefits – Australia 

Benefits of working at Accenture:

·       18 weeks paid parental leave

·       Long & short-term career break opportunities

·       Structured career development program

·       Local and international career opportunities.

·       Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™

·       Flexible Work Arrangements - centred around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

·       We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

 

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