Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

MCS Group; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international organisation is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to lead the transition of their LAMP stack to a containerized platform. Responsibilities include managing high-availability infrastructure, ensuring security, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with container technologies, SSH management, and a strong understanding of cloud platforms. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary DOE

Flexible working model

Employee Equity Scheme

Pension

Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing high-availability virtual machines.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies and migration processes.
• Strong background with LAMP stack environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of LAMP stack to a containerized platform.
• Manage high-availability infrastructure with uptime exceeding 99.95%.
• Implement and maintain container orchestration tools.

Skills

High-availability virtual machines

Container technologies

LAMP stack

Containerization tools (Docker)

Orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Helm)

SSH management

Penetration testing

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Scripting (Bash)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to announce a new opportunity for a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing international organisation as they seek to migrate their LAMP Infrastructure to the Cloud.
(Hybrid County Louth/Open to Remote)

The Role:

• Lead the transition of LAMP stack to a containerized platform.
• Manage high-availability infrastructure, ensuring uptime exceeds 99.95%.
• Implement and maintain container orchestration tools.
• Work with third parties to conduct penetration testing and apply security best practices to protect our infrastructure.
• Collaborate across teams to standardize tools, processes, and best practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
• Monitor and optimise system performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security and reliability.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline operations and deployments.
• Stay informed on industry trends and integrate relevant new technologies.

The Person:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing high-availability virtual machines.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies and migration processes.
• Strong background working with LAMP stack environments.
• Proficient in containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Helm.
• Experience with SSH and managing systems running on AlmaLinux.
• Solid understanding of penetration testing and security best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and iPaaS, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash) for automation and system management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in an international team.
• Full right to work in Ireland (Stamp 4/EU Citizenship). No sponsorship is available for this position.

The Rewards:

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Flexible working model
• Employee Equity Scheme
• Pension
• Health Insurance

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV.