The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Cloud/Edge Engineer GKE in Texas, TX.

Role Description

Job Responsibilities:
• Strong experience with Kubernetes (K3s, GKE), Docker, and container orchestration
• Cloud Core & Edge Core: Coordination between cloud and edge environments
• Google Cloud GKE: Cloud-native Kubernetes deployment and management
• Proficiency in API-first development and automation scripting (e.g., Golang, Python)
• Experience with K0smotron, Rook.io, Kube Edge, Cloud Core, and Ping Identity
• Shared Storage Systems: Rook.io, Super Micro/other hardware storage integration
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Fluent Bit, Grafana)
• Virtualization: VM setup and connectivity with shared storage
• Identity governance and implementing authorization & authentication using OAuth framework and OpenID
• Deep understanding of networking concepts: routing, firewalls, VPNs, load balancing, and service discovery
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git Ops, and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with edge deployments in industries like retail, manufacturing, or telecom
• Architect and design hybrid cloud-edge architecture that support low-latency, high-availability workloads across distributed environments
• Deploy edge clusters using Kubernetes (K3s) to manage and support ~1200 virtual clusters
• Integrate shared storage solutions using Rook.io and manage persistent volumes across edge nodes
• Implement K0smotron for multi-cluster Kubernetes control plane management
• Extend Kubernetes capabilities to edge devices using Kube Edge for real-time device communication
• Deploy and manage workloads on Google Cloud GKE for centralized analytics and cloud-native services
• Leverage Cloud Core for edge node coordination and data synchronization
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application and security teams to ensure seamless integration of edge workloads

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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