Resident engineer – kubernetes

CMK Resources Resident Engineer – Kubernetes & Portworx (3 openings)Remote - IndiaHelp Shape the Future of Kubernetes StorageOur client's largest and most strategic customer is moving VMware-based workloads to Kube Virt on Open Shift. This is not a Dev Ops or automation-first role. This is about deep Linux/Kubernetes troubleshooting and hands-on operations.As a Resident Engineer, you’ll become a trusted technical advisor, embedding with the customer to deploy, manage, and support mission-critical storage environments on Kubernetes.What You’ll DoDeploy and manage Portworx Enterprise across Kubernetes environments (Open Shift, Open Stack, AKS, etc.).Lead troubleshooting efforts involving persistent volumes, storage integration, Linux systems, and cluster operations.Collaborate with Portworx architects and Pure Storage experts to deliver optimized, secure, and scalable storage solutions.Act as the primary technical contact for support escalations, RFEs, and performance issues.Improve operational visibility using observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.Document procedures, runbooks, and issue resolution guides.Must-Have Skills7+ years in infrastructure/IT, including strong Linux administration and troubleshooting.Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters (on-prem or cloud).Deep understanding of persistent storage in Kubernetes (PVCs, volumes, storage classes).Any Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP) – particularly how Kubernetes interacts with cloud storage.Experience with Open Shift or similar Kubernetes distributions.Strong communication and documentation skills – you’ll be customer-facing.Nice-to-HavesCertifications: CKA, CKS, Portworx Certified.Experience with Flash Array, Azure Managed Disks, or blob storage.Background in finance, research, or enterprise-scale environments.CI/CD knowledge related to Kubernetes and storage automation.Benefits for youWork on a flagship Portworx deployment supporting global-scale workloads.Collaborate with top engineers and architects from Pure Storage.Opportunity for extension or follow-on roles after the initial 12 months.A chance to deeply influence the success of a high-impact client project.