Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Every day we deliver connections that really matter for Irish Consumers and Businesses with multi award-winning services including broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.
Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland’s number one commercial broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland.
Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, with operations in six European countries.
For further information please visit: www.virginmedia.ie
Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure, Cloud and Mobile Core, this role will focus primarily on cloud technologies, with a strong emphasis on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for enterprise-scale infrastructure and services. The successful candidate will architect, build, maintain, and support cloud-based solutions, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security for Virgin Media Ireland’s critical business platforms. Experience with AI/ML solutions on cloud is a distinct advantage.
Manage and maintain Virgin Media’s cloud infrastructure, with a primary focus on GCP. You will be working alongside a small Cloud Platform Team (Tier 2/3)
Serve as Subject Matter Expert on two or more of the following: GCP networking, cloud security, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, serverless computing, or cloud-based AI/ML services.
Act as design authority for cloud-native and hybrid architectures, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements with our Infrastructure Architect.
Stay current with the latest cloud and AI trends, evaluating and planning the adoption of new technologies on the GCP platform.
Represent the Cloud Engineering team in meetings with stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable cloud solutions.
Lead the build, configuration, and integration of cloud services, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as required.
Ensure service deliveries are completed according to project milestones and within budget.
Perform cloud infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and optimizations, adhering to Change Management procedures.
Act as Tier 4 escalation point for complex cloud incidents, applying expert technical knowledge to resolve issues within SLA.
Configure and support core cloud network elements (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, interconnects).
Demonstrate hands-on experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, (and AI Platform as an advantage).
Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is an advantage.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
Identify and remediate legacy or non-compliant cloud resources to ensure platform stability and security.
Raise complex issues with cloud vendors and assist support teams with resolution, including incident replication and troubleshooting.
Manage IP address requirements and DNS configurations for cloud resources.
Leverage scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and operational efficiency.
Relevant third-level qualification, ideally in computer science, engineering, or a related field – essential
5+ years’ experience in cloud engineering or cloud architecture roles, preferably within a large-scale enterprise or telecom environment – essential
Professional-level GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Network Engineer) – essential
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions on Google Cloud Platform – essential
Strong expertise in cloud networking, security, and automation (Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar) – essential
Experience with Kubernetes, serverless computing, and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments – essential
Demonstrated ability to implement and support multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Azure) – desired
Experience with cloud-based AI/ML services and platforms (e.g., GCP AI Platform, Vertex AI) – desired
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and operational efficiency – desired
Excellent documentation and communication skills – essential
Experience with cloud migration, optimization, and troubleshooting in a production environment – essential
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and participate in an on-call rota as required
High attention to detail, quality-focused, and a methodical approach to both daily tasks and project work
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example and inspire others
Flexible approach to working – this role will require on call rota
First class problem solving skills who gets to the heart of the matter
The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the business while ascertaining the key impact/detail behind the issue/request
A ‘team player’ who can lead by example and inspire others on a daily basis
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and embrace change
High attention to detail, someone who cares about quality in everything they do
A methodical approach to both daily tasks and project work
Explores opportunities by being resourceful and self-motivating
Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.
Join and you’ll be part of the Virgin Media family. You can trust us to do the right thing by you. We’re a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too. Get ready for a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.