Infrastructure Engineer

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration. The Infrastructure Engineeris an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services team.This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining technology infrastructure, both on premises and in the cloud, and ensuring their consistency across the firm. This role will be located in either our Manchester, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Other key responsibilities include:Collaborating with technical architects and development teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient Azure systemsDesigning, and provisioning, and maintaining core Azure infrastructure components, including Virtual Networks (VNETs), subnets, VNET peering, Network Address Translation (NAT) Gateways, Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS), Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Container AppsConfiguring and managing networking services such as Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager, and Azure Front DoorImplementing and managing advanced identity protection features like Conditional Access, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Automating infrastructure processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) toolsPerforming Windows Server and RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administrationKeeping up to date with emerging infrastructure technologies and recommending improvements to existing solutionsProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud services and solutionsDisplay proficiency in automation tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or AnsibleAre familiar with managing CI/CD pipelinesPossess experience running and managing containers for production workloads, preferably with KubernetesPossess expertise in the VMware Cloud Foundation suiteAnd have:A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent in computer science, information technology, or a related field A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in system administration, including managing virtual environments and either Windows Server or RedHat Enterprise Linux operating systemsA minimum of three (3) years of experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and solutions A minimum of three (3) years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or a related field, preferablyCloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or an equivalentOn premises certifications such as VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCP), RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or an equivalentSuccessful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-SR1USD $135,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

Created: 2025-11-24