Cloud Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud infrastructure is seeking a Cloud Engineer who excels in dynamic environments. This role involves delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions while engaging directly with clients and C-level stakeholders. Your expertise in on-prem and cloud technologies will be key to driving successful projects and ensuring seamless transitions from sales to implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer-facing or consultancy roles is essential.
• Strong understanding of hybrid environments and on-prem infrastructure.
• Ability to simplify technical subjects for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver infrastructure and cloud-focused projects end-to-end.
• Collaborate with the post-sales team for smooth handovers and implementations.
• Engage with customers to translate complex solutions into actionable outcomes.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Azure

M365

VMware

Job description

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Are you a hands-on technical expert with a broad understanding of on-premise and cloud technologies? We’re looking for a Cloud Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable both behind the console and in front of C-level stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll be a key part of delivering robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions to our customers. You’ll work on-site where needed to implement and support a wide range of systems, from VMware and Networking to Microsoft Azure and M365.

Key Technologies You'll Work With:

• Networking: LAN/WAN, Firewalls, Routing & Switching
• Servers: Microsoft Server technologies and infrastructure
• Microsoft Stack: Active Directory, Exchange, Windows Server

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver infrastructure and cloud-focused projects end-to-end
• Collaborate with the post-sales team to ensure smooth handovers and implementations
• Work closely with customers to translate complex technical solutions into clear, actionable outcomes
• Own technical conversations with both C-level execs and operational teams
• Act as a trusted advisor, identifying and addressing client needs with commercial and technical awareness

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a customer-facing or consultancy-based technical role
• Strong understanding of hybrid environments and on-prem infrastructure
• Ability to travel to customer sites when required (projects are often site-based)
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive problem-solver
• Capable of simplifying complex technical topics for non-technical audiences
• A pragmatic, analytical thinker with a delivery-focused mindset

If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure and love engaging directly with clients to deliver high-impact solutions, we want to hear from you.