Senior DevOps Engineer

N-able Technologies Ltd.; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Dundee is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to oversee the management of cloud infrastructure and ensure high service availability. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with AWS and Azure, expertise in automation tools like Ansible, and strong scripting skills. This hybrid role supports work-life balance while driving critical operations in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous PTO and observed holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Voluntary Days

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in operations engineering or infrastructure management.
• Deep understanding of AWS and Azure services.
• Extensive experience in automation with Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and management of cloud infrastructure for 24x7 availability.
• Lead provisioning, installation, and configuration of cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.

Skills

Operations Engineering

Cloud service providers

Automation with Ansible

Container orchestration with Kubernetes

Scripting in Python

Troubleshooting

Infrastructure security

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Bash

Job description

Why N‑able

At N‑able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure — we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end‑to‑end platform blends AI‑powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N‑ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Operations Engineer with ideally several years or more of expertise in supporting 24x7 service availability and driving the growth of our cloud services based in either our Dundee or Edinburgh hub.

This role involves managing critical infrastructure, providing continuous delivery solutions, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize system performance and security. You will have significant experience with cloud service providers, automation tools, and orchestration, along with a deep understanding of infrastructure scalability and security best practices.

The role is hybrid and requires 2‑3 days a week in the office.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure to ensure 24x7 service availability and high performance
• Lead the provisioning, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of cloud‑based infrastructure
• Manage and optimize continuous delivery pipelines within cloud environments (AWS, Azure) using orchestration tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes
• Develop, script, and automate processes for deployment, configuration, and monitoring using Python, PowerShell and Bash
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient problem resolution
• Participate in weekly on‑call rotation or occasional weekend support for critical activities during non‑production hours
• Ensure the infrastructure is secure, following best practices for security in cloud environments
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business goals and scalability requirements
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to track system health, leveraging tools like Splunk and other open‑source monitoring tools
• Lead the optimization and configuration of databases for improved performance and scalability

What You’ll Bring

• Ideally several years or more of experience in operations engineering or infrastructure management
• Expertise in cloud service providers (AWS, Azure) with a deep understanding of their services
• Extensive experience with Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes for automation and orchestration
• Advanced proficiency in scripting with Python and Bash
• Strong experience in cloud‑native applications, CI/CD, and container orchestration
• Experience as a Linux Administrator, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments and infrastructure
• Experience in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and ensuring high availability at scale
• Solid understanding of database optimization, configuration, and support
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with a proven ability to design and build highly scalable, reliable, and secure systems

Purple Perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and observed holidays
• 2 Paid Voluntary Days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Fundraising opportunities as part of our giving program
• N‑able Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
• The Way We Work – our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility

About N‑able

At N‑able, our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end‑to‑end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes AI‑powered capabilities, market‑leading third‑party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner‑first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer‑led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.

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