CloudOps Engineer

This on-site position is initially offered as a contract role for approximately 6 to 9 months. The contract period will allow both the company and the individual to assess performance, collaboration, and long-term fit. Subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, this role may be converted to a full-time permanent position.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes (K8s) and other container orchestration tools.
• Build and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, and security of workloads.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, or network issues in Kubernetes-based environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to build CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment.
• Monitor cloud and Kubernetes environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Optimize cloud and Kubernetes resource utilization to ensure cost-efficiency and scalability.
• Manage backups, disaster recovery plans, and high availability configurations for both cloud and Kubernetes environments.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including access control, role-based access control (RBAC) in Kubernetes, and data encryption.

• Work with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Configure and maintain cloud networking components (e.g., VPC, subnets, firewalls, load balancers).
• Demonstrate extensive experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in cloud or hybrid environments (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE, or self-managed clusters).
• Manage Kubernetes manifests using YAML files and Helm charts for application deployment and configuration.
• Implement observability in Kubernetes using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Fluentd/Elastic Stack.
• Exhibit familiarity with Kubernetes components such as Pods, Services, Deployments, Ingress Controllers, and Persistent Volumes.
• Regularly perform Kubernetes upgrades and ensure compatibility with application workloads.
• Develop and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for Kubernetes and cloud environments (e.g., Cloud Watch, Prometheus, ELK Stack).

• Partner collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, security teams, and project managers.
• Provide technical support and expertise for cloud and Kubernetes operations to stakeholders.
• Document processes, workflows, and best practices for cloud and Kubernetes operations.
• (Preferred) Ability to communicate effectively in Korean for collaboration with Korean-speaking teams or clients.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Korean, suitable for roles requiring bilingual communication.
• Proven experience in managing cloud infrastructure and operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Power Shell).
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Engineer) or Kubernetes (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA) are a plus.

• $50,960 ~ $65,520 and/or DOE (Dependent on Experience)

• Regular Events and Socials