Cloud Hosting Technology Lead - 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 technology firm is urgently seeking a Cloud Hosting Technology Lead in Wokingham, England. The role involves managing cloud hosting services to ensure reliability and compliance with security standards. Candidates should have strong experience in managed services and expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. This position requires shift working and candidates must be PAYE through umbrella arrangements. Competitive daily rate offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managed services and cloud hosting.
• Deep understanding of major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud hosting and technology services management.
• Define and implement service strategies.
• Oversee incident and change management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet service expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments for cloud operations.
• Guide technical teams in best practices.
• Monitor service performance metrics.

Skills

Managed services experience

Cloud hosting expertise

IT service management

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Cross-functional team leadership

ITIL knowledge

Job description

Cloud Hosting Technology Lead - 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 BE ELIGIBLE FOR FULL 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.