Experienced Lead DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes, Linux, and Cloud Computing Expertise for Remote Part-Time Customer Support

Introduction to Dell and Our Mission

Dell, a global leader in the technology industry, is committed to driving innovation and delivering top-notch products and services to our customers. Our Product Frameworks Designing group is at the forefront of this mission, ensuring that our clients have the necessary product frameworks to make a significant impact in the world. We are now seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team, working remotely and part-time, to help us achieve our goals and make a lasting social impact.

Job Overview

As a Lead DevOps Engineer on our Foundation Solutions Group (ISG) TechOps Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering IaaS/PAAS/SAAS for our ISG Development teams. Your expertise in Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud computing will be essential in ensuring that all critical systems are running 24x7, supporting Engineering Development, and driving division-wide Change Initiatives to modernize Engineering Operations across multiple lines of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sustainment and maintenance of our core K8s framework platforms, including OpenShift, Farmer, and Tanzu, to suitable standards and best practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical lead for "Kubernetes as a Service" presentation for internal clients, supporting the needs for "On-Demand K8s Cluster" On-prem cloud (OpenShift, Vmware Tanzu, and Farmer) with its various platforms, providing expert guidance.
• Implement GitOps principles to integrate enterprise-wide cluster provisioning/automation and day 2 life cycle management using K8s native CI/CD tools like ArgoCD and Jenkins.
• Ensure essential security policies are implemented and enforced across their work, including patch management, and aid in documentation of project requirements, statements of work, and service descriptions.
• Guarantee backup and recovery for critical assets, including Disaster Recovery Plan, and perform Linux system administration on physical and virtual servers, including installation and maintenance of hardware, software, and applications.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues with any Kubernetes objects, such as deployments, pods, namespaces, replication controllers, daemon sets, schedulers, etc.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At Dell, we believe in empowering our employees to grow and develop in their careers. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including:

• Industry-recognized certifications, such as Redhat Openshift and Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKD, or CKS).
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, including cloud-native structures, services-based architecture, container-based solutions development, delivery, and operations.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field, including DevOps, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), and automation.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Industry knowledge and experience in cloud-native structures, services-based architecture, container-based solutions development, delivery, and operations, as deployed for various environments and use cases.
• Expert working knowledge of Openshift, Vmware Tanzu K8s Matrix Services, and Farmer, with a strong foundation in VMWare virtualization, networking/SAN, security, containerization technologies, and automation.
• Proven experience with designing, developing, and delivering global scale platforms for Software-defined data center, container technologies in the industry (Docker, containerd, rkt, Kubernetes, NSX-T, Calico, OVN, etc.), Argo/Argoevents, DevOps practices, and CI/CD tools.
• Experience with DevOps, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) for container jobs using Jenkins or ArgoCD, and programming/scripting experience with Yaml, Python, Shell, and design management/automation tools like Ansible automation platform/AWX.

Preferred Qualifications

While not essential, the following qualifications are desirable:

• Redhat Openshift certifications and Kubernetes certifications like CKA, CKD, or CKS.
• Experience using ServiceNow, Jira, and Infoblox.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Dell, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and inclusive work environment. As a remote part-time employee, you will be part of a global team that values flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. Our company culture is built on the principles of:

• Empowering our employees to make a difference.
• Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

As a Dell employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Private medical care.
• Group life insurance.
• Global Travel Medical Insurance.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Stipend for remote work.
• 29 days per year to work from abroad.
• Lunch card.
• Benefits Systems vouchers or Multisport card.
• Language classes.
• Discounts for Dell products.
• Health Program.
• Paid Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With a competitive salary of $26/hour, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to work with a global leader in the technology industry, this is a career move that you won't want to miss. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative work environment that values flexibility, collaboration, and continuous learning. Apply now and take the first step towards your dream career!