L2 Resident Engineer

As an L2 Resident Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to manage Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters efficiently. This includes tasks such as provisioning, configuring, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of Tanzu Kubernetes Clusters. You should have a solid understanding of VMware solutions like vSphere, VMware NSX, VMware vSAN, and vRealize Operations to ensure seamless integration and operation of the Tanzu platform. A key aspect of your role will involve troubleshooting issues related to the Tanzu/Kubernetes platform and providing timely resolutions to ensure optimal performance, zero trust security, and platform stability. You will also need to grasp the concepts of microservices architecture and assist application teams in onboarding applications onto the Tanzu platform. Knowledge of CNCF tools such as Jfrog Artifactory, Harbor, and dockerhub for hosting container images will be essential. Additionally, you will be responsible for handling Vulnerability Scanning using tools like Trivy, configuring Backup and Restore for Kubernetes Clusters using Velero, and managing S3 Compatible Storage. Administering ALB L4 Load Balancer, managing and configuring Ingress controllers, and overseeing the Life Cycle Management of Tanzu Kubernetes Platform, NSX ALB, vSphere, and NSX-T will also be part of your core responsibilities. You will be required to oversee Fluent bit Application Log for storing and managing application logs, as well as implement Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Deployment using CI/CD tools like Jenkins. Moreover, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day maintenance and evolution of the Tanzu Kubernetes Platform by utilizing Prometheus monitoring, Grafana Visualization, vROPS dashboards, and alerting infrastructure. Providing expert technical guidance and support to internal teams, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and actively participating in DR Activities during scheduled maintenance windows are also expected from you. Documenting best practices, identified risks, and fixes, as well as supporting application teams for adoption in upcoming applications, will be part of your responsibilities. Possessing certifications such as VMware VCP-DCV 7.x or higher and Kubernetes Certifications like CKA/CKD/CKS would be considered advantageous for this role. Your ability to work independently with minimal supervision and your proactive approach to planning and executing tasks will be critical for success in this position.,