Job Title: Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Ireland (Remote)
Contract: 6-month initial contract (multiple extensions expected)
Sector: Energy
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer to support a key client within the energy sector. This role will focus on managing and maintaining cloud and core infrastructure environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure, server administration, networking, and environment stability. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring infrastructure reliability, performance, and security across production and non-production environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure
- Administer and support Windows/Linux server environments
- Manage DNS, domain services, and related infrastructure components
- Support and maintain network infrastructure including connectivity, routing, and firewall configurations
- Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and availability using appropriate monitoring tools
- Perform troubleshooting and resolution of infrastructure incidents and service outages
- Assist in environment optimisation and capacity management activities
- Support DevOps-related tasks including basic automation and deployment support
- Collaborate with application, security, and operations teams to ensure stable environments
- Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and operational procedures
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure administration
- Proven background in infrastructure or cloud engineering roles
- Solid understanding of server administration (Windows and/or Linux)
- Experience managing DNS, Active Directory, and domain services
- Good knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, routing)
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools
- Basic understanding of DevOps principles and tooling (CI/CD, automation concepts)
- Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment
Desirable Experience
- Experience within energy, utilities, or regulated environments
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform)
- Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience working in hybrid cloud environments
Contract Details
- Initial 6-month contract
- Strong likelihood of multiple extensions
- Fully remote within Ireland
- Competitive daily rate (DOE)
- Opportunity to work within a large-scale energy infrastructure environment
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
