Lanka Education and Research Network (LEARN) is Sri Lanka’s premier national research and education network, dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation across the country. We specialize in interconnecting universities, higher education institutions, and research centers, creating a collaborative environment that fuels groundbreaking discoveries and promotes academic excellence. By providing state-of-the-art network services and fostering strategic partnerships, LEARN plays a pivotal role in enhancing research capabilities and supporting educational advancements, making a significant impact on the future of Sri Lanka's academic and research landscape.

 

Role Summary

Kubernetes Engineer is responsible for managing  LEARN container orchestration platforms to provide reliable web based applications such as LMS/CMS (Learning Management System/Content Management System) as a service to its member institutions.

Main duties

  • Thorough understanding of Linux OS and its architecture
  • Real world experience in running open source applications on Linux
  • Knowledge and experience in Linux based hypervisors/virtualisation platforms (KVM, QEMU, libvirt, Ganeti, Proxmox).
  • Expert on Docker/Linux containers with working experience in deploying containerised applications.
  • In depth knowledge and experience in Kubernetes container orchestration platform k8s including its complete architecture. 
  • Good understating of Kubernetes cluster networking, network policies, ingress controllers, Redis clustering.
  • Sound knowledge and experience in Kuberneters storages and its use of  CEPH storage
  • Knowledge and experience in open source software provisioning, configuration management and deployment tool sets such as Ansible
  • Taking necessary measure to protect the platform and its services from threats and vulnerabilities
  • Automated monitoring of server hardware, VMs, cluster nodes, container instances and services to detect failures.

Responsible for,

  • Assuring protection of institutional data stored LEARN servers
  • Assuring reliable services to its users
  • Keeping the virtulization platforms and all its tools and softwares up to date.
  • Scaling up the system while the demand increasing
  • Supporting institutional administrators/engineers to get LEARN provided platforms well managed 

 

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. We are seeking candidates with at least two years of experience working with Linux and Kubernetes. Kindly note that this is not a trainee position

2. In your application, please provide a brief justification of your qualifications and work experience, including relevant evidence that aligns with the stated requirements 

3. A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering / Telecommunication Engineering / Physical Science with Statistics/ Computer Science

Why Join Us?

  • This isn’t just another job. It’s a chance to be at the heart of innovation in education technology, in a role that offers growth, challenge, and the opportunity to impact thousands of learners and educators. Plus, enjoy a vibrant work culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
  • Ready to be a part of something big? Apply now to become a Kuberneats Engineer with LEARN and turn your passion for technology into impactful solutions that reshape education!

Salary & Benefits

  • The starting engineer salary will be LKR 118,000/- per month, plus a fixed allowance of Rs. 96,300/- per month. but, based on your post-qualification experience, we will assess your placement within our company’s structured career path, offering opportunities for advancement and salary adjustments to match your expertise and potential for growth.
  • Both local and overseas trainings/workshops
  • Financial support to obtain necessary certification and for professional development
  • Structured career path within the organization
  • Hybrid work environment

 

Workplace: Peradeniya, Kandy

 

Join LEARN, and help us shape the future of education and research in Sri Lanka. Your expertise can make a world of difference! Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary.

If you satisfy the qualifications outlined above and are attracted to this opportunity, kindly complete the form below by providing the necessary details.

Form - https://forms.gle/cKwqW7XXrj2PxJt97

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