Why N-able
At N-able, we’re not just helping businesses be secure —we’re redefining what it means to be cyber resilient. Our end-to-end platform blends AI-powered capabilities and flexible tech stacks, so customers can manage, secure, and recover with confidence. But the real power behind it all? Our people. We’re a global crew of N-ablites, who love solving complex problems, sharing knowledge, and delivering solutions that actually make a difference. If you're into meaningful work, fast growth, and a team that’s got your back, you’ll be surrounded by people who believe in what they do—and in you.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Operations Engineer with ideally several years or more of expertise in supporting 24x7 service availability and driving the growth of our cloud services based our Edinburgh hub.
The role is hybrid requiring 2 days a week in the office.
What You'll Do
1. Oversee the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure to ensure 24x7 service availability and high performance
2. Lead the provisioning, installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure
3. Manage and optimize continuous delivery pipelines within cloud environments (AWS, Azure) using orchestration tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes
4. Develop, script, and automate processes for deployment, configuration, and monitoring using Python, Powershell and Bash
5. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient problem resolution
6. Participate in weekly on-call rotation or occasional weekend support for critical activities during non-production hours
7. Ensure the infrastructure is secure, following best practices for security in cloud environments
8. Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business goals and scalability requirements
9. Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to track system health, leveraging tools like Splunk and other open-source monitoring tools
10. Lead the optimization and configuration of databases for improved performance and scalability
What You'll Bring
11. Ideally several years or more of experience in operations engineering or infrastructure management
12. Expertise in cloud service providers (AWS, Azure) with a deep understanding of their services
13. Extensive experience with Ansible, Terraform, and Kubernetes for automation and orchestration
14. Advanced proficiency in scripting with Python and Bash
15. Strong experience in cloud-native applications, CI/CD, and container orchestration
16. Experience as a Linux Administrator, including system configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
17. Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments and infrastructure
18. Experience in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and ensuring high availability at scale
19. Solid understanding of database optimization, configuration, and support
20. Strong leadership and mentorship skills with a proven ability to design and build highly scalable, reliable, and secure systems
Purple Perks
21. Medical, dental and vision coverage
22. Generous PTO and observed holidays
23. 2 Paid VoluNteer Days per year
24. Employee Stock Purchase Program
25. FuN-raising opportunities as part of our giving program
26. N-ablite Learning – custom learning experience as part of our investment in you
27. The Way We Work – our hybrid working model based on trust and flexibility
About N-able
At N-able, our mission is to protect businesses against evolving cyberthreats with an end-to-end cyber resilience platform to manage, secure, and recover. Our scalable technology infrastructure includes AI-powered capabilities, market-leading third-party integrations, and the flexibility to employ technologies of choice—to transform workflows and deliver critical security outcomes. Our partner-first approach combines our products with experts, training, and peer-led events that empower our customers to be secure, resilient, and successful.
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