Description: We are seeking an experienced AWS EKS Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our Kubernetes infrastructure on Amazon EKS. You will support our platform's reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with development and operations teams.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Salary
$62.85–$66.42 Per Hour
Description
Description:
We are seeking an experienced AWS EKS Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain our Kubernetes infrastructure on Amazon EKS.
You will support our platform's reliability, scalability, and security while collaborating with development and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage Amazon EKS clusters in production environments
Implement container image management workflows using Amazon ECR
Design and maintain continuous deployment pipelines with Argo CD, Jenkins
Monitor cluster health, performance, and cost optimization
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement solutions
Document infrastructure architecture and runbooks
Collaborate with development teams on containerization best practices
Manage IAM roles, security policies, and network configurations
Required Experience:
5+ years with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
Hands-on experience deploying and managing Amazon EKS clusters
Proficiency with Amazon ECR for container image storage and lifecycle management
Working knowledge of Argo CD for GitOps-based deployments
Strong understanding of AWS services (VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, EC2)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
Solid grasp of networking, DNS, and load balancing concepts
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or CKA)
Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes package management
Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Background in CI/CD pipeline design
Knowledge of container security scanning and compliance
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Commitment to documentation and knowledge sharing
Work Environment:
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement which combines flexibility with in-office engagement. Team schedules are determined based on role requirements and business needs.
Travel to and from our corporate or regional offices may be required.