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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mcs Group Consultancy

The Role

Overview

Lead LAMP to cloud migration, manage HA, containers, security, and support.

Key Responsibilities

  • container migration
  • automation scripts
  • container orchestration
  • high availability
  • performance monitoring
  • penetration testing

Tasks

-Stay informed on industry trends and integrate relevant new technologies. -Collaborate across teams to standardize tools, processes, and best practices. -Participate in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical systems. -Lead the transition of LAMP stack to a containerized platform. -Work with third parties to conduct penetration testing and apply security best practices to protect our infrastructure. -Develop automation scripts to streamline operations and deployments. -Implement and maintain container orchestration tools. -Manage high-availability infrastructure, ensuring uptime exceeds 99.95%. -Monitor and optimise system performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance security and reliability.

Requirements

  • aws
  • azure
  • google cloud
  • docker
  • kubernetes
  • lamp

What You Bring

(Hybrid County Louth/Open to Remote) -Familiarity with cloud platforms and iPaaS, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. -Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. -Demonstrated expertise in managing high-availability virtual machines. -Full right to work in Ireland (Stamp 4/EU Citizenship). No sponsorship is available for this position. -Strong background working with LAMP stack environments. -Solid understanding of penetration testing and security best practices. -Experience with SSH and managing systems running on AlmaLinux. -Proficient in containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Helm. -Hands-on experience with container technologies and migration processes. -Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in an international team. -Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash) for automation and system management.

Benefits

-Health Insurance -Competitive Salary DOE -Employee Equity Scheme -Flexible working model

The Company

About Mcs Group Consultancy

-Grew from a small start‑up into a global recruitment partner, expanding across the UK, Ireland, US and Europe. -Handles a diverse portfolio of projects—from sourcing top IT talent to engineering and finance specialists for multinational firms. -Focuses on technical & engineering, IT & digital, accountancy & financial services, sales & marketing, and HR & legal sectors. -Operates a boutique, founder‑led model that adapts to client needs with agility and deep industry insight. -Delivers tailored recruitment solutions for sectors like software development, engineering, finance and corporate services. -Known for a reputation built on personalized service, hands‑on leadership and a willingness to tackle tough talent challenges. -Unusual for a recruitment firm, it maintains a strong ethical stance, often directly mentoring candidates and clients alike. -Regularly pioneers new recruitment approaches, blending traditional headhunting with consultative strategy and regional expertise. -Continues to carve a niche by balancing ambitious growth with a personalised, relationship‑driven approach.

Sector Specialisms

IT & Digital

Sales & Marketing

Technical Engineering

Legal

Finance & Accounting

Human Resources & Personnel

Public Sector

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship; must have full right to work in ireland (stamp 4/eu citizenship).