Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support and enhance our internal healthcare application platform. You will handle Kubernetes-based application deployments, CI/CD pipeline support, infrastructure automation, platform reliability, and cost optimization. You will work within established standards and security practices. Key Responsibilities - Deploy, upgrade, and maintain healthcare applications on Kubernetes using standardized patterns and Helm charts. - Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices. - Automate infrastructure provisioning and routine operational tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Monitor platform health, respond to alerts, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to root cause analysis. - Identify manual processes and automate them to improve operational efficiency. - Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities such as rightsizing, cleaning up unused resources, and tuning autoscaling. - Follow security and compliance practices (HIPAA, access controls, secrets management) in all platform work. - Maintain runbooks and technical documentation. - Collaborate with development, operations, and support teams to improve application delivery. Required Skills - 3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering. - Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized applications. - Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins. - Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC tools. - Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash. - Experience with Azure or another cloud platform. - Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills - Experience with AKS, EKS, or OpenShift. - Helm charts and Kubernetes administration. - Monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, or ELK. - Experience in healthcare or other regulated environments. - Certifications such as CKA/CKAD, Azure Administrator, or Terraform Associate. What Success Looks Like - Applications are deployed consistently using standardized Kubernetes patterns. - Automation has measurably reduced manual work. - Platform reliability has improved and incidents are resolved faster. - Cost-saving actions have been delivered and documented. - Runbooks and documentation are kept current.