Principal Cloud Engineer

Role: Principal Cloud Platform Engineer

Location: Remote UK / Hybrid (HQ in Liverpool, North West, England)

Job Type: Full-time

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced OpenStack Cloud Engineer to lead our Cloud Platform team in building and optimising large-scale private cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate is an expert in designing, building, managing, and scaling OpenStack environments with a deep understanding of open-source technologies and a passion for hardware automation and cloud services. This role is central to ensuring our private cloud is robust and adaptive, meeting current needs and future technological advancements. This leader will be pivotal in driving efficiency, security, and scalability across our platforms internationally. This role can be based fully remotely anywhere in the UK or can operate Hybrid from our Liverpool HQ. Please note that successful candidates will need to undergo relevant Security Clearance checks.

Come and be a part of The Investigo Group (TIG), a dynamic coalition of cutting-edge tech firms specialising in Platform, Software, Data, AI and other bleeding-edge technology solutions. Our innovative prowess spans the globe while proudly hailing from the United Kingdom.

The group is multi-functional with a large portfolio of B2B products and services.

Our ecosystem is made up of: IIS, Providing secure internet access in both the public and private sectors. Its mission? To deliver world-class secure internet capabilities enhancing productivity across diverse skillsets and organisations. Vestigo Consulting is our training and consultancy company, tailored around specialist sector-specific knowledge, and provides regular courses and CPD for our community. The Consultancy side concentrates on expert support of our customers as well as specifically assigned individual deployments. CollaborAIte is a bleeding-edge company that provides our Data and AI capability. A collaborative partner for designing user-centred secure data solutions to overcome operational hurdles, delivered through design thinking and agile coaching.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are at the heart of The Investigo Group (TIG). We're dedicated to creating a workplace where people from all backgrounds are not only welcome but empowered to excel. We actively seek diverse talent, promote fairness, and foster an inclusive environment where every voice matters, driving innovation and progress in our dynamic tech community.

The group provides bespoke, secure, user-centric products fuelled by deep technical knowledge advanced data and analytical skills.

We proudly stand as a global leader in this space, partnering with esteemed entities that require these advanced forward-thinking capabilities. These partnerships have been forged from our understanding of customer challenges, as well as our expertise in developing world-leading enterprise product sets.

Join us at TIG, where innovation knows no bounds, and together, we'll shape the future of technology solutions for a safer, more efficient world.

You are an expert in working with OpenStack and related technologies. You have extensive experience in designing and implementing complex cloud solutions and possess strong scripting and automation skills. You are knowledgeable about infrastructure as code (IAC) methodologies and have hands-on experience with tools like Terraform and Ansible. You are a strong communicator and a proven leader, capable of driving continuous improvement and sharing best practices within and across teams. You are enthusiastic about new technologies and are always seeking to improve the security, stability, and scalability of system architectures.

This is a brand-new team that will be responsible for building out and maintaining world-class private clouds in private data centres across the UK and Europe. As the first member of this function, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction and culture of the team.

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and ongoing management of scalable and robust private clouds using OpenStack and Canonical Metal-as-a-service (MaaS).
• Develop automation processes for provisioning, configuring, and managing bare metal servers in a large-scale environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design and improve tools that automate and streamline infrastructure deployment and operations.
• Utilise infrastructure as code (IAC) methodologies and contribute high-quality, well-documented code using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure the security, stability, and scalability of the system architecture.
• Share best practices and improve processes within and across teams.

What We are Looking for:

• Proficiency in working with OpenStack components and services.
• Proficiency in working with KVM and Metal as a Service platforms and services.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement complex solutions on a large scale.
• Strong skills in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, etc.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IAC) methodologies, particularly using Terraform.
• Expertise in utilising Ansible for configuration management and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with configuring and integration of cloud storage technologies such as Ceph.
• Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix systems including system administration and scripting.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security.
• Experience with Operating Systems design, deployment, and debugging, especially in Linux and Windows environments.
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities with a proven track record of overcoming technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Software development experience.
• Experience with systems architecture and design.
• Experience working with AWS, OpenStack, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Ideal Background: Private Cloud Sector

• Flexible Working: We offer a hybrid working model. Some roles such as this be fully remote (Within UK).
• Private Medical
• Inclusive Culture: Enjoy an inclusive culture and environment.
• Holiday: Generous holiday allowance.
• Learning: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Bonus Potential: Bonus potential based on performance and business-related factors.
• Discounts: Discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Pension: Pension scheme contributions.
• More Benefits: Explore additional benefits on our career site. Click here

How to Apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team is managing this vacancy directly and we do not require agency support.

Candidates who are successful will be required to undergo relevant security checks.

Our Process

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful, the team will arrange a short screening call (max 30 minutes) to learn more about you, and what you are looking for and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, the team will share your profile with the hiring manager for review. Our interview process is tailored to each role but typically the first half of the process is run remotely with a final stage on-site.

As an inclusive employer, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Equal Opportunities

Here at TIG we are committed to equal opportunities and value diversity, equity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As a Group, we seek to ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and ultimately within the job itself. Please contact us to request any accommodations.