Senior Cloud Engineer

Entrust; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to manage our AWS cloud infrastructure, focusing on EKS, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable systems supporting microservices with a strong emphasis on reliability and automation.

The role requires deep AWS experience, containerization expertise, and hands-on deployment of infrastructure using Terraform/OpenTofu.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or related field.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes and AWS EKS.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Experience with Terraform or OpenTofu (IaC).
• Hands-on experience with EKS clusters and service mesh (Istio).
• CI/CD expertise with Jenkins or similar tools.
• Scripting skills in Bash and Python for automation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with day-2 operations (upgrades, backups, cost optimization).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain scalable AWS cloud infrastructure to support microservices.
• Manage and operate EKS clusters and Kubernetes resources.
• Develop and enforce IaC practices using Terraform or OpenTofu.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and tooling for deployment automation.

Job description

Join us at Entrust

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Job Description: Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS, EKS, Kubernetes)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cloud Engineer to join our team and manage our AWS cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust and scalable infrastructure to support our microservices-based applications. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS services (AWS EKS), containerization, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Mandatory Skills

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or a related field with at least 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud environments.


• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, concepts, and resource management w.r.t AWS EKS clusters


• Strong understanding of AWS core services like EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch.


• Strong Knowledge in configuring and maintaining SPLUNK and datadog.


• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or OpenTofu.


• Hands-on experience with managing and operating EKS clusters environments.


• Experience with service mesh technologies like ISTIO and its integration with Kubernetes.


• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with Jenkins or similar tools.


• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation and troubleshooting.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Experience in implementing day-2 (upgrades, backup & restore, cost optimization etc.)

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of container security best practices and tools.


• Knowledge of creating Helm charts.


• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools using Open Telemetry Tools


• Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning for cloud environments.


• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Sysops Administrator, AWS Security or Devops DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.


• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.


• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities-but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world-together.

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian Roles, Or Where Applicable

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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