Infrastructure Engineer

Redgate Software

Redgate creates simple software to help data professionals get the most value out of any database. Our solutions solve complex database management challenges across the DevOps lifecycle, making life easier for IT leaders, development, and operations teams by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and protecting business-critical data. The data community trusts Redgate to balance speed to market, team collaboration, and data protection.

Find out more about us here:

• Redgate Software – Culture
• Flexa Careers
• Glassdoor
• RepVue
  
  

At Redgate, we build ingeniously simple tools for the world’s most complex data environments. Behind the scenes, our Infrastructure Team keeps everything running smoothly — from cloud platforms to on-prem hardware, networks, and unified comms.

Now we’re looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who’s passionate about automation, reliability, and solving real-world problems with elegant technical solutions.

Achieving work-life balance has never been more important and so Redgate has adopted a flexible-hybrid model. For this role, we are seeking candidates near our Cambridge, UK office.

Your Work at Redgate Software:

• Work primarily in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools, fully automating systems where possible
• Ensure that Redgate’s infrastructure is reliable, scalable, secure by design and meets Redgate’s operational requirements. Optimising infrastructure for cost, performance, and security
• Collaborate with team members and the wider business to improve cloud management and deployment plans, providing training and support to ensure operating environments are reliable and secure
• Continuously improve management of our on prem and cloud environments, using scripts and automation where possible
• Maintain and administer Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, ADFS and Office 365 platforms
• Own and manage Redgate’s local networks, WiFi, switches, firewalls and internet connections
• Build, maintain and update Redgate’s on-prem and cloud servers and network infrastructure
• Configure, monitor and test backups to ensure reliable recovery of data when needed
• Ensure infrastructure is fault tolerant, highly available and redundant
• Manage and troubleshoot the Unified Comms systems
• Improve monitoring and observability by adopting common tools and help provide deep insights into the health of services such as availability, latency and capacity
• Liaise with external suppliers and their support teams
• Work under the guidance of the Security Manager in safeguarding Redgate against Cyber Security threats by identifying and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities
• Act as an escalation point for the Service Desk Team
• Make the right value decision when it comes to building or buying services, and choosing between physical infrastructure and SaaS/PaaS/IaaS
• Identify, articulate and help solve technical problems around the business
• Perform such other tasks as are consistent with the general description and in support of the Infrastructure Manager and Head of Technical Operations
  
  

What You Bring to the Table:

Proven experience of:

• Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools (Terraform and Puppet)
• Managing and using CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions and/or TeamCity desirable)
• Design, deploy and manage cloud computing platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Microsoft Windows stack
• Provisioning, securing and maintaining Linux environments
• Virtualisation technologies (VMware vCenter and ESXi desirable)
• Scripting (PowerShell desirable)
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle or similar database technologies
• Managing infrastructure monitoring platforms (Icinga desirable)
• Major/minor incident response methodologies
• Backup and high availability technologies
  
  

Desired but not essential:

• SAN storage appliances and how to build and manage redundant storage arrays
• Managing, securing and maintaining local networks, WiFi, switches, firewalls and internet connections
• Project tracking software (GitHub Issues desirable)
• Device management and troubleshooting (Microsoft SCCM, Autopilot and Intune)
• Administrating cloud-based UC systems (Zoom including Phone desirable)
  
  

Who You Are:

• Approachable, reliable and trustworthy
• Curiosity for new technologies and a passion for understanding how tech works
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

Salary:

• £55,000 - £70,000 dependent upon experience
  
  

Why join us?

At Redgate, we believe supporting and empowering our people is key to our success. We create an environment where you can thrive in your career and enjoy every moment of your journey with us.

Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, monthly wellbeing allowance, flexible working arrangements, generous paid time off, employee assistance program, community and social events. Find out more on our benefits page, or see what our employees said on our Flexa page!

Redgate has adopted a flexible-hybrid model. This means that people will work flexibly with a blend of remote (home) and co-located (office) work, with teams having the flexibility to decide which location best suits the outcomes they need to deliver.

Our diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging commitments

We believe diverse teams are better at solving problems and fostering a creative culture. We aim to offer a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive.

• Recruitment & retention: hiring and retaining diverse talent.
• Authenticity & belonging: promoting inclusive language and behaviours.
• Growth: supporting personal and professional development.
  
  

We support DEIB through our inclusion forum (Belong at Redgate) and regular DEIB events. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. If you need accommodation, please let us know via our application process or email [email protected].

Learn more about our commitment to diversity on our diversity page.

While we outline the qualities we typically seek, we recognise that you may possess additional attributes and skills that could make you an excellent fit for our team. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.