Key skills

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Kubernetes AdministrationDockerHelmContainer NetworkingAzure AdministrationAzure NetworkingAzure Virtual NetworksNetwork Security GroupsPrivate Link / Private EndpointsAzure RBACMicrosoft Entra ID (Azure AD)Azure MonitorLog AnalyticsAzure Virtual DesktopAzure DevOpsGitPowerShellAzure CLIInfrastructure as Code TerraformInfrastructure as Code /Infrastructure as Code BicepAnalyticsAzureTerraformKubernetesAKSAzure ADEntra IDNetwork Security

About this role

Javelin IT Consulting & Staffing lists a contract assignment for a Senior Azure Engineering & Kubernetes Consultant; the hiring client is not identified. The consultant will support Azure platform services, Kubernetes operations, cloud networking, application onboarding, and hybrid infrastructure initiatives, including implementation, operational support, troubleshooting, automation, and engineering delivery.

Responsibilities:

Support Azure landing zone operations and governance
Assist with Azure subscription onboarding and service deployment activities
Implement and support Azure networking components including VNets, subnets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, DNS, routing, and hybrid connectivity
Support Azure RBAC and identity integration activities
Assist with Azure monitoring, logging, and operational support
Support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments
Create and maintain namespaces, policies, quotas, and workload configurations
Assist development teams with application onboarding to AKS
Troubleshoot container deployment and runtime issues
Support Azure Container Registry (ACR) integrations and image lifecycle management
Assist with platform security hardening and workload identity implementation
Develop and maintain deployment automation using Infrastructure-as-Code principles
Assist with Azure DevOps pipeline creation and troubleshooting
Support application deployment automation and release processes
Create operational scripts using PowerShell and Azure CLI
Document deployment and operational procedures
Assist with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) administration and troubleshooting
Provide Tier-3 engineering support for cloud-hosted solutions
Participate in troubleshooting of production and non-production environments
Create operational runbooks and knowledge-transfer documentation

Requirements:

Green Card or US Citizens
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Docker
Kubernetes administration
Helm
Container networking
Ingress and service configuration
Azure Administration
Azure Networking
Azure Virtual Networks
Network Security Groups
Private Link / Private Endpoints
Azure RBAC
Entra ID (Azure AD)
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure DevOps
Git
PowerShell
Azure CLI
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Bicep preferred)