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Johnson Service Group (JSG) is currently looking for an experienced Kubernetes Administrator with robust experience in enterprise Kubernetes platforms, Unix/Linux administration, automation, infrastructure services, security, and mission-critical environments. This is a contract opportunity with an electric utility client in Alberta.
The Kubernetes & Unix Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and operational support of the organization’s Kubernetes container platforms and enterprise Unix/Linux infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems supporting government operations and business services.
The incumbent will provide expert technical support for container orchestration, operating systems, automation, infrastructure services, cybersecurity initiatives, and platform modernization efforts. The role requires close collaboration with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application development, architecture, and operational teams to deliver secure and resilient technology services that meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
Must Haves
Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Minimum 7 years of experience administering enterprise Linux/Unix environments.
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Kubernetes platforms in production environments.




Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical infrastructure environments.
Experience implementing automation and configuration management solutions.
Experience supporting operational environments requiring formal governance, change management, and security controls.
Nice To Have
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
ITIL Foundation Certification
Technical SkillsKubernetes & Container Technologies
Kubernetes Administration
Docker and Container Runtime Technologies
Helm
Kubernetes Networking
Kubernetes Storage Management
GitOps Methodologies
RKE2 preferred
Operating Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Oracle Linux
Automation & Infrastructure
Ansible
Terraform
Bash Shell Scripting
Python
PowerShell
Git
Monitoring & Logging
Prometheus
Grafana
ELK/OpenSearch
Splunk
Enterprise Monitoring Platforms
Networking & Security
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
SSL/TLS
PKI
LDAP
Kerberos
Active Directory Integration
Load Balancing
Firewall Technologies
Storage & Virtualization
SAN/NAS Technologies
VMware vSphere




Enterprise Backup and Recovery Solutions
Disaster Recovery Platforms
Key ResponsibilitiesKubernetes Platform Administration
Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Kubernetes environments across development, testing, disaster recovery, and production environments.
Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and supporting platform components.
Manage cluster lifecycle activities including capacity planning, node management, scaling, and performance optimization.
Configure and maintain Kubernetes networking, ingress controllers, service discovery, load balancing, and storage integration.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Helm, Operators, and GitOps methodologies.
Monitor cluster health, availability, resource utilization, and workload performance.
Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities for Kubernetes environments.
Troubleshoot complex issues related to clusters, containers, networking, storage, and application deployments.
Implement best practices for high availability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
Unix/Linux Systems Administration
Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise Linux and Unix operating systems supporting critical business applications and infrastructure services.
Manage operating system lifecycle activities including provisioning, hardening, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning.
Administer physical, virtual, cloud-based, and container-hosting Linux infrastruct

📌 Kubernetes Administrator (Winnipeg)
🏢 JSG (Johnson Service Group
📍 Winnipeg