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.