Platform Engineering Manager - Infrastructure as Code (Hybrid Environment)

We are seeking a Platform Engineering Manager to lead the design and evolution of our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation capabilities across a hybrid environment that includes on-premise platforms. This role will focus on enabling engineering teams through scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions, while supporting the modernization of legacy environments. The ideal candidate brings strong and proven automation experience, combined with the ability to operate within a large, regulated enterprise and partner effectively across infrastructure, security, and network teams.

This role leads the transformation of infrastructure through automation and Infrastructure as Code, enabling scalable, secure, and hybrid platforms that support enterprise modernization in a regulated environment.

Work Environment This role operates within a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment. The Managing Engineer must be comfortable balancing technical leadership, team management, and partnership with cross-functional teams to support enterprise-wide platforms and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Platform & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of p infrastructure engineers in defining and execute the IaC and platform automation strategy aligned with enterprise modernization goals.

• Partner with application, security, network, and enterprise architecture teams.

• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, automation, and platform standardization.

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• Lead the implementation and scaling of Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell, or equivalent.

• Develop and maintain reusable modules and templates for on-prem infrastructure.

• Reduce manual provisioning through automation and self-service capabilities.

• Promote infrastructure as product mindset across teams.

Cloud & Hybrid Platform Engineering

• Enable and support infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and on-prem environments.

• Support the transition toward cloud-first infrastructures and hybrid architecture patterns.

• Collaborate with infrastructure teams managing compute, storage, virtualization, and networking platforms.

CI/CD, DevOps & Delivery Practices

• Enhance and support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

• Enable teams to deliver infrastructure through versioned, tested, and auditable pipelines.

• Promote automation across the development and operations lifecycle.

Operations, Reliability & Support

• Improve platform observability, monitoring, and alerting capabilities.

• Support incident response and production issue resolution.

• Drive improvements in resiliency, uptime, and operational efficiency.

• Balance technical lifecycle activities with ongoing delivery needs.

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Incorporate security best practices such as least privilege access and secrets management.

• Ensure infrastructure aligns with enterprise governance and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with security and risk teams to enable secure-by-design platforms.

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• A minimum of 5 + years or more of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering (or equivalent).

• 2 years or more of leadership or team management experience (or equivalent).

• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred).

• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).

• Experience supporting or operating within a hybrid infrastructure environment.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automation practices.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar).

• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with on-prem infrastructure (e.g., VMware, data center environments) and automating (creating self-service) for highly requested services.

• Exposure to network and application delivery platforms (e.g., load balancers like F5, ALB, NLB) - partnership-level, not required expertise .

• Exposure to DNS infrastructure.

• Background in platform engineering or internal developer platforms.

• Exposure to cost optimization initiatives related to automating services., Accountability, Building Architecture, Collaboration

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts
• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D
• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth
• A people-first culture with flexible working options

Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection., Joining our team isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.

We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.