Contract: IT Cloud Infrastructure Support Engineer / SRE (Site reliability Engineer)
Start Date: Jan 2026
Duration: 12 months
Location: Remote in Dublin Ireland, but requires international travel for onsite post deployment support
Rate: €400 - €450 per day (any international travel fully expensed)
Reference: 20151
*Must have a EU passport* and able to travel unrestricted in Europe (without visa) and stay away 2 to 4 times a year for 4-8 week periods.
Must have skills in Kubernetes (K8) on Prem / Cloud platforms / Linux / Virtualisation /Network Protocols
The Cloud Infrastructure Operator Engineer is responsible for deploying, operating, and maintaining secure and reliable infrastructure systems across physical and virtual environments. This role supports mission-critical operations, ensuring 24/7 availability of cloud and data center services, and contributes to lifecycle management, customer support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Deployment \& Configuration
Deploy and configure cloud and data center instances (e.g., air-gapped environments).
Manage physical and virtual infrastructure components including servers, storage, and networking equipment.
Execute operational tasks such as patching, upgrades, and break-fix services.
Operations \& Reliability
Monitor system performance and ensure uptime across secure networks.
Implement and maintain disaster recovery protocols and backup procedures.
Escalate unresolved Tier 1/Tier 2 issues to engineering or vendor support teams.
Customer Support \& Lifecycle Management
Respond to support calls and resolve customer issues within SLA timelines.
Deliver updates and communications to customers regarding system status and changes.
Security \& Compliance
Apply security patches and updates in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with operational standards and certifications (e.g., Google technology certification).
Collaboration \& Documentation
May be asked to lead a team of engineers, and/or assist in the onboarding and training of new engineer teammates.
Work closely with deployment engineers, support agents, and program managers.
Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
3+ years of experience in infrastructure operations or system administration.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes (on-prem), Linux CLI, network protocols, virtualization, and cloud platforms.
Ability to work onsite overseas with no remote option for up to 6 weeks at time.
Preferred
Certifications such as ITIL, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent.
Experience with air-gapped environments and cloud deployments.
Work Conditions:
Primarily remote work with some international travel requirements to customer sites
No overtime or on-call requirements.
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