CLOUD ENGINEER (ORACLE CLOUD)

Canvas Reply; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reply, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join its Defence and Security team in a Bristol-based, hybrid role. You will deploy, configure and maintain secure Oracle Cloud environments, with training in OCI and related technologies.

The role involves working with DevOps, security, and software teams to support CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance with government standards. We value candidates with 2–6 years in cloud engineering or related fields, experience across major clouds, strong scripting

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/OCI/GCP).
• Familiarity with networking, VMs, OS, IAM, storage, security basics.
• Scripting and IaC with Terraform, Ansible, Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• DevOps tooling experience (Git, CI/CD, Jenkins, containers, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem solving and ability to communicate technically to varied stakeholders.
• Eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist deployment, configuration, and management of Oracle Cloud resources.
• Write and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts using Terraform, Ansible, or shell scripting.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, and support recovery strategies.
• Support cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security and software teams to enable CI/CD pipelines.
• Document cloud environments, configurations, and procedures.
• Stay current with Oracle Cloud services and related technologies.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/IT/Engineering or related

Tools

AWS

Azure

OCI

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Git

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Jenkins

Containers

Kubernetes

Job description

Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a motivated Cloud Engineer to join our Defence and Security team. In this role, you will support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of secure Oracle Cloud infrastructure environments. Working within our experienced cloud and DevOps team, you will contribute to designing resilient and scalable cloud solutions that support mission-critical national security systems. This role offers training in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and related technologies. If you are passionate about cloud computing and eager to make a difference through secure, innovative technology, we encourage you to apply. This is a Bristol-based role which will involve hybrid working and occasional traveling to our clients' sites.

Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Support: Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of Oracle Cloud resources, including compute, storage, and networking components
• Automation and Scripting: Write and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or shell scripting
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify issues, and assist in the resolution of cloud infrastructure incidents
• Security and Compliance: Support the implementation of cloud security best practices and compliance with government regulations and standards
• Backup and Recovery: Help implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions to ensure service continuity
• Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, security, and software development teams to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of cloud environments, configurations, and procedures
• Learning and Development: Stay current with Oracle Cloud services, tools, and best practices through continuous learning and on-the-job experience

About the candidate:

• Experience: Approximately 2-6 years' experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, platform engineering, systems administration, DevOps, or related technical roles
• Cloud Technologies: Practical experience working with at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Prior OCI experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided
• Infrastructure & Networking: Good understanding of core infrastructure concepts including networking, virtual machines, operating systems, identity and access management, storage, and security principles
• Automation & Scripting: Experience using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell, and exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies
• DevOps Tooling: Familiarity with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices. Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, containers, or Kubernetes would be advantageous
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues and identify practical solutions
• Communication: Able to communicate technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaboration: A team player who takes ownership of their work, contributes positively to project delivery, and is keen to learn from experienced colleagues
• Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience and professional certifications
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance

Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.