Cloud Engineering Specialist (DevOps/OpenStack)

TL;DR

Cloud Engineering Specialist (DevOps/OpenStack): Independently implements and leads the design of core infrastructure and security services in on-premises environments with an accent on automating time-intensive processes and managing CI/CD pipelines. Focus on ensuring highly available, scalable, and secure services while resolving complex infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.

Location: Hybrid in London or Bristol, United Kingdom. Requires 3 days a week in the office.

Company

hirify.global was the world’s first telco, focused on revolutionizing connectivity in the UK through full fibre broadband and 5G investment.

What you will do

• Lead and review cloud system designs to assure performance, security, and scalability.
• Manage automation initiatives for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and DevOps deployment.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to influence cloud-native system adoption and effective platform use.
• Deliver consultative advice through advanced technical knowledge on system architecture and solutions.
• Execute complex data analyses to make decisions on investing in efficiency and cloud management tools.
• Mentor other cloud engineers and continuously develop and share knowledge on emerging cloud engineering trends.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenStack deployment and operations.
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using OpenStack components.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications in OpenStack environments.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems administration and experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft AD CS, HashiCorp Vault, OpenSSL, HSMs, PKI, and IAM.
• Ability to assess and remediate PKI-related risks, ensuring compliance with security standards.
• Experience of customer solution design and architecture.

Nice to have

• Experience with OpenStack APIs and custom automation scripting (Python, Bash).
• Deep understanding of cryptographic protocols, certificate lifecycle management, and key management systems.
• Experience in designing and deploying networking solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• 10% on target bonus and BT Pension scheme with 10% company contribution.
• Life Assurance Cover and exclusive colleague discounts on BT services.
• From January 2025, equal family leave (18 weeks at full pay) and enhanced women’s health support.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and 2 weeks carer’s leave.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• World-class training and development opportunities and option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

Hiring process

• Applications accepted until 5th January 2026.
• The interview process will begin from week commencing 12th January 2026.