Infrastructure Engineer

Latham & Watkins LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer in Manchester to design and manage scalable infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, cloud services expertise, and relevant certifications in computer science and infrastructure technologies. This role offers a generous compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes in a production environment.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation suite.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable Kubernetes clusters in a hybrid environment.
• Administer RedHat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Automate infrastructure processes using scripting and IaC tools.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

CI/CD pipeline management

VMware Cloud Foundation

Microsoft Azure services

Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Kubernetes certification (RHCSA or equivalent)

On-premises certification (VCP, RHSA or equivalent)

Cloud certification (Azure Administrator Associate or equivalent)

Tools

RedHat Enterprise Linux

Azure DevOps

ArgoCD

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

About the Role

The Infrastructure Engineeris an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions both on premises and in the cloud, and ensuring their consistency across the firm. This role will be located in either our Manchester,Las Vegas, or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

• Designing, building, and managing highly available and scalable Kubernetes clusters in a hybrid environment.
• Administering RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patch management, security hardening, and automation
• Automating infrastructure processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Implementing security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance
• Keeping up to date with emerging infrastructure technologies and recommending improvements to existing solutions

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess hands‑on expertise with Kubernetes in a production environment, preferably Red Hat OpenShift.
• Possess experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, etc.)
• Possess expertise in the VMware Cloud Foundation suite
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and solutions
• Display proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible

And have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• Kubernetes certification, such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (RHCSA) or equivalent (e.g. CKA/CKAD)
• On‑premises certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHSA), or equivalent
• Cloud certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
• A pension plan
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.