Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Hilton through Talent Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Talent Solutions and will not be an employee of Hilton. Contract workers are not employees of Hilton or any of its subsidiaries, nor will they be eligible for Hilton benefits.
***US based hybrid role located in our Memphis, TN (preferred), McLean, VA or Dallas, TX location 2-3 days/week***
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced infrastructure professional to join our dynamic cloud platform team. In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in designing, deploying, and maintaining on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes platforms that power container-based microservices at scale. You will be deeply embedded in the project lifecycle, taking ownership of new environments while proactively improving system resiliency, automating repetitive tasks, and responding swiftly to incidents across cloud, PaaS, Kubernetes, and pipeline infrastructure platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering reliable, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Participate actively in the full project lifecycle as infrastructure is designed, and assume ongoing responsibility for new environments upon deployment
- Serve as a member of the on-call team, responding to and resolving incidents across cloud, PaaS, Kubernetes, and pipeline infrastructure platforms
- Proactively identify and address potential infrastructure issues to avoid disruptions to cloud service delivery
- Contribute to the improvement of system resiliency by providing active feedback and recommendations during the design phase
- Develop and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions, with a strong preference for Terraform
- Automate repetitive operational tasks to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention
- Manage and maintain container lifecycle processes across Kubernetes-based environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the delivery of cloud services on AWS
Skills:
- Proficiency with Kubernetes platform tooling including Helm, Kustomize, KubeCTL, RKE, and KubeADM
- Strong understanding of Gateways, API technologies, and traffic flow management within Kubernetes environments
- In-depth knowledge of container lifecycle management
- Strong security awareness with a thorough understanding of best practices in cloud and container security
- Ability to write high-quality automation code in multiple languages, including Terraform and Node.js
- Proficiency in scripting and development languages such as Python and Bash
- Experience with CI/CD toolchains including GitLab and Atlassian suite
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience working with cloud platforms, with AWS strongly preferred; experience with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure is a plus
- 3+ years of experience working with Continuous Integration tools, with GitLab preferred; experience with Bamboo also considered
- 3+ years of experience administering, tuning, and configuring Kubernetes, with AWS EKS strongly preferred
- 2+ years of experience working with Helm charts
- Demonstrated experience working with containerized applications and deploying them using Kubernetes and Docker
- Proven track record of driving automation of processes, build tools, and maintaining uptime and availability of large-scale deployments
- Kubernetes certification is strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud infrastructure innovation, contributing to a large-scale, high-availability platform that directly supports the delivery of world-class digital services. If you are a motivated and technically sharp professional who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and making a measurable impact, this position provides the ideal environment to grow your expertise and make your mark on a cutting-edge Kubernetes platform.
Pay Rate Range
65 - 77 USD hourly
