Infrastructure Engineer - Cloud in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there’s definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

What will you do:

• Design, implement, and operate cloud infrastructure, primarily within Microsoft Azure.
• Support and integrate hybrid infrastructure, including on-premises systems and remote operational environments.
• Contribute to infrastructure and systems architecture, working across a broad range of platforms beyond core cloud services.
• Implement and maintain secure networking and connectivity, including routing, firewalls, private connectivity, and hybrid integration.
• Monitor infrastructure health, availability, performance, and cost, proactively identifying issues and improvement opportunities.
• Act as a 3rd line escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud-related incidents.
• Contribute to and support automation initiatives, working alongside platform teams to improve consistency and reduce operational overhead.
• Apply security-by-design principles, implementing controls and working with Cyber and Security teams on secure infrastructure patterns.
• Support and deliver infrastructure projects, including new services, enhancements, and platform improvements.
• Create and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation, including build documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver infrastructure solutions aligned with business and operational needs.
• Actively contribute to FinOps and cost optimisation initiatives, helping to identify and deliver ongoing cloud cost savings.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices, recommending improvements where they provide clear value.
• Provide support in relation to new project deployments.
• Providing assistance with troubleshooting application related issues.

Who you are:

• Hands-on experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure, ideally within Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with hybrid environments, integrating cloud and on-premises systems.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewall concepts.
• Experience with virtualisation, storage, and infrastructure platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across cloud, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Comfortable working remotely as part of a small, globally distributed team.
• Able to balance operational responsibilities with design and improvement work.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious.
• Ability to take ownership and engagement in the work.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Driven, proactive and able to work autonomously with little supervision towards the company's purpose.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Enthusiastic about protecting people and the planet.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or related degree.
• Industry relevant certifications.
• Exposure to automation and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Understanding of cloud security and identity concepts.
• Experience contributing to FinOps or cloud cost management initiatives.

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.