Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is a respected provider of technically integrated solutions, seeking a Senior System Administrator to provide advanced technical support with a focus on Kubernetes and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in a government environment. The role involves serving as a technical escalation point and mentoring junior team members while ensuring system reliability.
Responsibilities
- This role combines Tier 1 and Tier 2 Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) support responsibilities with deep technical expertise in Azure Kubernetes Services and VDI technologies
- The ideal candidate will serve as a technical escalation point, mentor junior team members, and provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex cloud infrastructure and application issues while ensuring system reliability and optimal user experience
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in technical support, operations, SRE, or infrastructure engineering roles
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Advanced hands-on experience with Kubernetes or Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) including troubleshooting pods, services, deployments, networking, and cluster operations
- Deep experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure technologies, particularly Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including architecture, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Advanced proficiency with Salt, Ansible, or similar configuration management tools with experience developing complex automation
- Strong experience with Docker, container troubleshooting, and containerized application support
- Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering principles including monitoring, incident response, and system reliability
- Advanced knowledge of Azure cloud services with focus on compute, networking, and storage
- Expert-level troubleshooting in Windows and Linux environments
- Experience with Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar monitoring tools for Kubernetes and infrastructure
- Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and troubleshooting
- Advanced experience with Jira or similar systems, including leading complex incident resolution
- Proven ability to mentor team members and provide technical guidance
Benefits
- Industry competitive benefits package
- Awards and recognition program
- Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
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