Platform Engineer [Urgent]...

Job Description Hosting Engineer – Based in London – Hybrid Working A leading technology-driven organisation is seeking a Hosting Engineer to join their Infrastructure team. This is a hands-on role focused on deploying and operating Kubernetes environments, driving automation, and ensuring operational excellence across a complex hosting estate. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a DevOps-focused engineer with strong Kubernetes and infrastructure experience to take ownership of key systems and contribute to the evolution of a modern, automated hosting platform. Role and Responsibilities: – Deploy, operate, and maintain on-premises Kubernetes environments, with a focus on automation and scalability. – Manage and automate infrastructure components including Cisco UCS, virtualisation platforms, storage, backups, and Linux systems using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and GitHub. – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure delivery with DevOps best practices. – Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and ongoing support for critical infrastructure services. – Define and implement infrastructure administration standards and procedures. – Champion Infrastructure as Code and continuous improvement across the hosting estate. – Support and guide third-party providers and internal stakeholders to successful outcomes. Key Skills and Experience: – 5+ years of experience in DevOps and infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and automation. – Proficiency with Ansible, Terraform, Git, and GitHub. – Experience with VMware vSphere in enterprise environments. – Familiarity with Cisco UCS and MDS infrastructure. – Strong understanding of storage technologies including fibre channel, NFS, and object storage. – Experience with PureStorage and CommVault is highly desirable. – Solid background in Red Hat Linux (RHEL 7, 8, 9) administration. – Good understanding of networking fundamentals (firewalls, routing, switching, TCP/IP). – Experience working in hybrid environments, ideally with exposure to Azure. – Familiarity with Intel Windows Server (2019/2022) and Microsoft technologies. – Disaster recovery planning and execution experience. – Exposure to ITIL frameworks and project delivery methodologies. – Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. – Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of infrastructure delivery within a forward-thinking technology environment. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV!