Infrastructure Engineer

The creative mind behind every project.  Put your skills to the test to build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in. 
 

About Us    

We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business.  
We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms.  
We work with incredible clients in all types of industries such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses and we employ the sharpest minds too!  
At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in close proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. 
 

About the role 

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and evolving our cloud and DevOps infrastructure. You will be responsible for maintaining and automating legacy systems using PowerShell, ARM templates, and Terraform, ensuring reliable and efficient provisioning processes. Your work will include troubleshooting cloud services, applying operational and security measures in line with company guidelines, and continuously monitoring system performance to ensure high availability and resilience. 
You will design and configure network infrastructure, contribute to Site Reliability Engineering initiatives, and develop and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment. Additionally, you’ll participate in rollout activities and maintain up-to-date infrastructure documentation to ensure transparency and consistency across teams. 
This role requires a proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for maintaining robust and secure cloud environments. 
 

Skills and qualifications 

Must-Have Technical Skills 

• Strong background in Terraform, YAML, PowerShell, and ARM templates for infrastructure provisioning and automation 
• Experience in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including App Services, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, Routing, and API Management 
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and Windows Server administration 
• Experience implementing and managing Azure Policies 
• Knowledge of scaling strategies, disaster recovery (DR), backup, and restore concepts 
• Ability to visualize and document infrastructure effectively 
• Hands-on experience with OAuth2 and OpenID Connect authentication protocols 
• Experience using Azure Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) as an Identity Provider 
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and access management principles 
• Basic proficiency in SQL for troubleshooting and integration purposes 

Good-to-Have Technical Skills 

• Experience with Linux (common distributions) in addition to Windows environments 
• Working knowledge of SQL Server administration and query writing 
• Familiarity with Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Gremlin Query Language (GQL) for monitoring, analytics, and graph database queries 
• Experience with Pester for testing PowerShell scripts and infrastructure configurations 
• Understanding of Software as a Service (SaaS) concepts and integrations 
• Experience with Azure Active Directory (A/AD) and Managed Identities for secure resource access 
• Knowledge of Azure Artifacts for package management and CI/CD integration 
• Experience in server configuration and automation using PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) 

Working at Ascent 

At Ascent we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work.  We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches.  
Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries. 
Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership. 
*Benefits may vary from each country