id: cluster-operator
name: Cluster Operator
aka:
  - Cluster Administrator
related:
  - cluster
  - cluster-architect
tags:
  - user-type
short-description: >
  A person who configures, controls, and monitors clusters.
long-description: |
  Their primary responsibility is keeping a cluster up and running, which may involve periodic maintenance activities or upgrades.<br>

  **NOTE:** Cluster operators are different from the [Operator pattern](https://coreos.com/operators) that extends the Kubernetes API.