India onlyOwens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.
Global Reach with a Local Touch
140+ years serving healthcare
Over 14,000 teammates worldwide
Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries
Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland
40+ distribution centers
Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings
1,000 branded medical product suppliers
4,000 healthcare partners served
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.
Job Description: Container Platform Operations Engineer (Kubernetes)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Container Platform Operations Engineer (Kubernetes) to manage and maintain enterprise-grade Kubernetes-based clusters across multiple environments (OpenShift, AKS).
This role ensures platform stability, security, and compliance while supporting application teams with GitOps and CI/CD pipelines.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes administration, networking, security, and observability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced operational support and troubleshoot complex issues to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement features and integrate user-facing elements.
- Optimize container platform environments for performance, scalability, and security, following best practices.
- Monitor system performance and resolve issues to ensure uptime and reliability.
- Deploy and manage Kubernetes-based clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Configure infrastructure components for optimal performance and reliability.
- Administer and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD), ensuring security and compliance.
- Perform advanced Linux administration, including installation and configuration, across cloud environments.
- Document operational, maintenance, and upgrade procedures for clarity and accessibility.
- Support knowledge sharing and assist team members in troubleshooting and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise:
- Strong experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift administration.
- Strong experience with Azure Kubernetes Service.
- Proficiency with CLI tools (e.g., kubectl, oc) for cluster operations.
- Experience with GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipeline management using tools like Argo CD.
- Hands-on experience with observability stacks such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Advanced Linux administration skills for cloud and on-prem environments.
- Knowledge of container security practices and vulnerability management.
- Understanding of networking components including DNS, ingress controllers, and load balancers.
- Familiarity with RBAC, TLS, and SSO/SAML for secure access management.
Networking & Security:
- Knowledge of DNS, ingress controllers, load balancers, RBAC, TLS, and SSO/SAML.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance and security best practices.
Soft Skills:
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments (Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with container image scanning and vulnerability management.
- Exposure to infrastructure automation tools.
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
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