Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Engineer

Lucy Group Head Office; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Group is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to implement, support and optimise its cloud platforms across public and private environments, delivering secure, resilient infrastructure for global operations.

You will work with group IS, reporting to Lead Cloud Architect, focusing on IaC, automation, governance and incident response, while staying current with cloud trends and contributing to disaster recovery and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 3+ years in a cloud engineering or infrastructure operations role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS and/or Nutanix.
• Knowledge of virtualization, networking, and storage technologies in cloud and hybrid contexts.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with cloud governance, compliance, and cost optimisation practices.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management experience.
• Relevant cloud certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud services and infrastructure components in our public and private cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud environments to ensure performance, availability, and security compliance.
• Implement governance-aligned configurations and policies in line with architectural guidance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, escalating as necessary.
• Contribute to automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting.
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Work with vendors and service providers to resolve incidents and implement improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, procedures, and changes.
• Participate in project delivery, providing technical input and operational handover.
• Stay current with cloud technology trends and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Expand automation for cloud deployments to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Introduce cloud-native monitoring tools to enhance observability and proactive issue detection.
• Gain cross-training in DevOps practices to improve collaboration with development teams.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Infrastructure as Code

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

Nutanix

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Job description

Lucy Group is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to implement, support and optimise its cloud platforms across public and private environments, delivering secure, resilient infrastructure for global operations.

You will work with group IS, reporting to Lead Cloud Architect, focusing on IaC, automation, governance and incident response, while staying current with cloud trends and contributing to disaster recovery and cost optimisation.