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Role: Cloud Engineer - Kubernetes SME
Location: Hybrid – Remote with onsite visits in Halifax, Nova Scotia 
Duration: ASAP start through March 31, 2026
Extension Potential: Options to extend through 2028
Security Clearance: Level SECRET – Mandatory
Employment Type: Contract (external Government of Canada client)
Industry: Government / Cloud Infrastructure / DevSecOps
 
About the Role
Kyndryl Canada is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer/ Kubernetes SME to join our team and play a critical role in the deployment and configuration of cloud-hosted Kubernetes environments. This full-time resource will be embedded within our team, providing hands-on support and expert guidance to ensure our redesigned Suite services are scalable, automated, and secure.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Kubernetes Cluster Management

• Review and optimize current deployments on AKS and on-premises (closed network)
• Provision, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters
• Manage cluster upgrades and patching

Deployment & Automation

• Assess and enhance CI/CD pipelines
• Implement automated deployment workflows
• Manage Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests

Monitoring & Logging

• Set up and maintain tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Configure centralized logging (e.g., ELK stack, Fluentd)

Security & Compliance

• Review and implement RBAC, network policies, and secrets management
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards
• Evaluate DevSecOps tooling

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve cluster/application-level issues
• Provide documentation and training for on-call maintenance staff
• Offer ongoing support to internal teams

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with internal stakeholders

Deliverables

• Fully operational and documented Kubernetes clusters
• CI/CD pipeline configurations
• Monitoring and alerting dashboards
• Security policies and access controls
• Weekly status and major tasking reports

Required Qualifications

• Active Level SECRET security clearance (mandatory)
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security
• Strong experience with cloud-native services and platform-agnostic infrastructure
• Proficiency in IaC, CI/CD, monitoring, and logging tools
• Excellent problem-solving and advisory skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

 
Disclaimer: This is an independent consultant position for contract work with a Kyndryl client and is not a direct staff position with Kyndryl.

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