AWS EKS Upgrade

AWS EKS Cluster Upgrade
Description:
We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to perform a version upgrade on our existing Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) cluster. The goal is to ensure a smooth and secure upgrade with minimal downtime and no disruption to running workloads.

Responsibilities:

Assess the current EKS cluster and dependencies

Plan and execute the EKS control plane and worker node upgrade

Ensure compatibility with existing workloads, add-ons, and configurations

Implement necessary changes in IAM roles, security groups, and policies

Conduct testing and validation post-upgrade

Provide documentation and recommendations for future upgrades

Requirements:

Proven experience with AWS EKS, Kubernetes upgrades, and related AWS services

Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging tools

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Helm, Istio, or other Kubernetes ecosystem tools

Prior work on zero-downtime EKS upgrades

AWS Certified (DevOps Engineer, SysOps Admin, or Solutions Architect)