Senior Cloud Engineer

Entrust Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Entrust Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to design and maintain a scalable AWS cloud infrastructure supporting microservices. You will manage Kubernetes on AWS EKS, implement IaC, and ensure robust monitoring with SPLUNK and Datadog.

Ideal candidates have deep AWS knowledge, Istio experience, strong scripting (Bash/Python), and a proven CI/CD background. Flexible work options include remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 3+ years in AWS.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and AWS EKS.
• Knowledge of core AWS services: EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch.
• Experience configuring SPLUNK and Datadog for monitoring.
• IaC expertise using Terraform or OpenTofu.
• Hands-on experience managing EKS clusters.
• Experience with Istio and Kubernetes integration.
• Solid CI/CD knowledge and Jenkins experience.
• Bash and Python scripting 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.
• Manage Kubernetes/EKS environments for microservices.
• Implement IaC using Terraform or OpenTofu.
• Monitor and troubleshoot with SPLUNK, Datadog, and OpenTelemetry where applicable.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automation using scripting languages.
• Handle day-2 operations including upgrades, backups, and cost optimization.

Skills

8+ years infra experience

AWS cloud environments

Kubernetes / EKS

AWS core services (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM,"

Terraform / OpenTofu IaC

EKS cluster management

Istio service mesh

CI/CD with Jenkins

Bash / Python scripting

Communication & collaboration

Day-2 operations

Tools

SPLUNK

Datadog

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS, EKS, Kubernetes)

Join us at Entrust. We’re shaping the future of identity‑centric security solutions through innovative, scalable technologies. Our global workplace empowers collaboration and career growth while building solutions that keep the world moving safely.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cloud Engineer to manage our AWS cloud infrastructure. You will design, implement, and maintain a robust and scalable environment that supports our microservices‑based applications. This role requires deep expertise in AWS services, 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 in AWS cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, concepts, and resource management with respect to AWS EKS clusters.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services such as EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Experience configuring and maintaining SPLUNK and Datadog.
• Extensive experience with IaC using Terraform or OpenTofu.
• Hands‑on experience managing and operating EKS cluster environments.
• Experience with service‑mesh technologies like ISTIO and their integration with Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with Jenkins or similar tools.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python for automation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience implementing day‑2 operations (upgrades, backup & restore, cost optimization, etc.).

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of container security best practices and tools.
• Experience creating Helm charts.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools using OpenTelemetry.
• Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning for cloud environments.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, AWS Security, or DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

Benefits and Culture

We offer career growth through learning‑forward initiatives and challenging projects, flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, or on‑site), and a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.

EEO Statement

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans employer. For Canadian roles, Entrust values diversity and inclusion and is committed to building a workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. If you require an accommodation, contact [e-mail].

Contact

Recruiter: Jack Steib – [e-mail]