Infrastructure Engineer

• We will have you architect and implement infrastructure solutions that address operational bottlenecks and broad business requirements.
• We will have you independently research technical details and design highly effective infrastructure solutions for our creative teams.
• We will have you lead the migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud, selecting the best-fit platform from AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• We will have you use infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible to build, automate, and scale infrastructure.
• We will have you oversee and optimize compute and rendering infrastructure for high-end VFX and broadcast graphics workflows.
• We will have you manage, troubleshoot, and optimize a mixed operating system environment across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• We will have you research, test, and evaluate new technologies to improve media production workflows and system reliability.
• We will have you collaborate with internal technology teams and external partners to deliver robust, scalable technology that meets modern security and networking requirements.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Ansible
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Support
• Linux
• macOS
• REST
• Security
• Terraform
• Windows
• DevOps
• Mobile

• We need a proactive, self-starting engineer who can take an idea or problem, define the technical requirements, and drive the solution to completion.
• We need hands-on experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with a strong understanding of cloud architectural best practices.
• We need professional experience with infrastructure deployment and configuration management tools, ideally Terraform and Ansible, plus practical knowledge of working with REST APIs.
• We need strong systems administration skills across Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• We need a solid understanding of core networking protocols and modern IT security best practices.
• We need excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly to both technical colleagues and non-technical creative stakeholders.
• We need someone personable, approachable, and able to work closely with end users to understand workflows, troubleshoot issues, and build strong collaborative relationships.
• Desirable: experience in Media & Entertainment, Broadcast, or Post-Production technical roles.
• Desirable: familiarity with VFX software pipelines, render farms, and creative tools such as Maxon software packages, Foundry Nuke, Houdini, and VizRT.
• Desirable: professional knowledge of Hypervisor and VDI platforms.

Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and we support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please note that right to work in the UK is required and we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

We are Sky, a leading media and entertainment company connecting millions with entertainment, sports, news, and arts through innovative products and services. This role sits within our Technology department, supporting NxGen Studio and Sky Creative, with responsibility for engineering and managing technology infrastructure for our Design and Promotions Campaign teams. We offer a hybrid working model with three days in our Osterley office each week. Our Osterley HQ features state-of-the-art workspaces, 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes, a gym, a cinema, a car wash, and a beauty salon, with easy access by train, shuttle bus, and free onsite parking. Our benefits include free Sky TV with Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, a pension with up to 9% employer contribution, private healthcare with mental health support, Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance, Sky product discounts, Sharesave and Tech schemes, and Sky VIP rewards and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer, a