Infrastructure Engineer

Latham & Watkins, LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable infrastructure solutions. This role offers flexibility with a hybrid work schedule and includes responsibilities such as managing Kubernetes clusters and administering RedHat Enterprise Linux systems. The ideal candidate has relevant certifications and a robust background in cloud services and automation.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes in a production environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in automation tools like Terraform or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable Kubernetes clusters in a hybrid environment.
• Administer RedHat Enterprise Linux systems for security and automation.
• Implement best practices for security and compliance.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

CI/CD pipeline management

Expertise in Microsoft Azure

Automation proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Kubernetes certification

Cloud certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, etc.)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

RedHat Enterprise Linux

VMware Cloud Foundation

Job description

About Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

Infrastructure Engineer

The Infrastructure Engineer is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions both on premises and in the cloud, and ensuring their consistency across the firm. The role may be located in our Manchester, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles office and may offer a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in‑office presence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Designing, building, and managing highly available and scalable Kubernetes clusters in a hybrid environment.
• Administering RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patch management, security hardening, and automation.
• Automating infrastructure processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implementing security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance.
• Keeping up to date with emerging infrastructure technologies and recommending improvements to existing solutions.

• Possess hands‑on expertise with Kubernetes in a production environment, preferably Red Hat OpenShift.
• Possess experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, ArgoCD, etc.).
• Possess expertise in the VMware Cloud Foundation suite.
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and solutions.
• Display proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Kubernetes certification, such as Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration (RHCSA) or equivalent (e.g. CKA/CKAD).
• On‑premises certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP), RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHSA), or equivalent.
• Cloud certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance.
• A pension plan.
• Well‑ness programs.
• Employee discounts.
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firm‑wide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.