Contract: IT Infrastructure Support Engineer / SRE (Site reliability Engineer)

Start Date: Jan 2026

Duration: 12 months

Location: Dublin, remote but requires international travel

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 4-6 week periods.

Must have skills in Kubernetes (K8) on Prem / Cloud platforms / Linux / Virtualisation /Network Protocols

The 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.

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Respond to support calls and resolve customer issues within SLA timelines.
• Deliver updates and communications to customers regarding system status and changes.
  
  

• Apply security patches and updates in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and certifications (e.g., Google technology certification).
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• Certifications such as ITIL, CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent.
• Experience with air-gapped environments and cloud deployments.
  
  

• Primarily remote work with some international travel requirements to customer sites
• No overtime or on-call requirements.

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