At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and optimise Linux infrastructure and cloud automation for diverse clients.
- Company: Dynamic tech company based in Manchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, on-call compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with a focus on career advancement and real ownership.
- Why this job: Take charge of impactful projects and enhance your skills in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years in infrastructure engineering with strong Linux and Ansible skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of Linux infrastructure and cloud automation across our managed service customer base. This is a hands-on, senior engineering role with real ownership and accountability, not a support desk position.
The Role
- You'll be responsible for end-to-end Linux patching using Ansible, managing Azure Backup for Linux workloads, building infrastructure-as-code deployments with Bicep and ARM templates, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps.
- You'll also act as the escalation point for T1 engineers and play a key role in P1 major incident response as part of a 1-in-5 weekly on-call rota. On-call compensation is provided.
What We're Looking For
- 5-7 years of enterprise infrastructure engineering experience, ideally within an MSP or multi-customer environment.
- Strong Linux administration skills across RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Oracle Linux.
- Proven Ansible experience including playbook development, patching lifecycle management, and compliance reporting.
- Hands-on Azure proficiency covering Linux VM management, Azure Update Manager, Azure Backup, Key Vault, and networking.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Linux) employer: Nextech
Join a forward-thinking company in Manchester that values innovation and employee development, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in Linux infrastructure and cloud automation will be truly appreciated. With competitive salaries, comprehensive on-call compensation, and opportunities for professional growth, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages collaboration and ownership of your projects, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
