Cloud Hosting Technology Lead - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Reading - 6 Months+/RATE: £306 Per Day

Octopus Computer Associates; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud technology provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cloud Hosting Technology Lead to manage and deliver cloud hosting and technology services. The role requires strong experience in managed services and cloud platforms, along with SC clearance. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and be capable of overseeing service performance and compliance. This contract position is initially for 6 months, offering a daily rate of £306.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managed services, cloud hosting, and IT service management.
• Ability to analyze service performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams within a managed service environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services.
• Define and implement service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives.
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes.

Skills

Managed services experience

Cloud hosting expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Service performance analysis

Cross-functional team leadership

Knowledge of ITIL frameworks

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

Cloud Hosting Technology Lead - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Reading - 6 months+/RATE: £306 per day

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Cloud Hosting Technology Lead.

Shift working will be required 4 shifts on 5 off a mix of days and nights. Dayshifts are 0700 - 1900 and nightshifts are 1900 - 0700.

CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD SC CLEARANCE

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description

• Lead the management and delivery of cloud hosting and technology services, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Define and implement service strategies aligned with business and IT objectives.
• Oversee incident, problem, and change management processes to maintain service stability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure service expectations and SLAs are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage risk assessments and mitigation strategies for cloud and technology operations.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technical teams, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Monitor service performance metrics and report on key operational insights.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in managed services, cloud hosting, and IT service management.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze service performance and implement improvement strategies.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams within a managed service environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and service life cycle management.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.