Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage Rancher-based Kubernetes clusters in an on-premise environment.
- Deploy and monitor containerized applications using Helm and Rancher UI/CLI.
- Support pod scheduling, resource allocation, and namespace management.
- Handle basic troubleshooting of workloads, networking, and storage issues.
- Monitor and report cluster health using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
- Manage users, roles, and access using Rancher-integrated RBAC.
- Participate in system patching, cluster upgrades, and capacity planning.
- Document standard operating procedures, deployment guides, and issue resolutions.
Must Have Skills:
- 4-5 years of experience in Kubernetes administration in on-prem environments.
- Hands-on experience with Rancher for managing K8s clusters.
- Working knowledge of Linux system administration and networking.
- Experience in Docker, Helm, and basic YAML scripting.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Git-based deployment workflows.
- Experience with monitoring/logging stacks (Prometheus, Grafana).
Good to Have Skills:
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Familiarity with RKE (Rancher Kubernetes Engine).
- Experience with bare metal provisioning, VM infrastructure, or storage systems.
Qualification:
- BE/BTech/MCA/ME/MTech/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
