Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Wavenet; Cheswick Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical coverage

Discounted health plans

Eye care scheme

Wellbeing programs

Learning Management System access

Job summary

Wavenet is looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design and support secure cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. This hands-on role involves modernizing legacy services and optimizing infrastructure through automation and best practices.

Successful candidates will have robust experience in cloud environments, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with diverse teams. Wavenet offers a collaborative office environment, generous annual leave, and comprehensive health benefits to support your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or systems engineering.
• Good working knowledge of Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation tooling, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of identity, security, governance, and operational best practice in cloud environments.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and communicate technical issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Improve and automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support cloud migrations and transition away from legacy infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance for complex infrastructure issues.
• Identify opportunities to use AI tools for operational efficiency.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Platform engineering

Systems engineering

Azure

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Automation tooling

Scripting

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Wavenet is a managed services provider specialising in cybersecurity, communications, and connectivity solutions that evolve alongside our customers' businesses—no matter what the future brings. Since our inception in 2000, we have been dedicated to keeping businesses connected. Wavenet we focus not only on immediate solutions but also on future needs.

We continuously stay ahead of the technology curve, ensuring our customers can trust that we are committed to making their business future‑ready. Your success is our success. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service quality and an unparalleled customer experience, becoming a true extension of your business. We are dedicated to fulfilling our promise to make your business thrive.

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and support secure, scalable cloud platforms across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

This is a hands‑on senior engineering role focused on infrastructure, automation, identity, and platform improvement. You will help modernise legacy services, deliver resilient cloud solutions, and work closely with technical and non‑technical teams to support business change.

What you will be doing

Design, build, and support cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

Deliver secure, scalable, and resilient platform solutions aligned to business and technical needs.

Improve and automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.

Support cloud migrations, platform upgrades, and the transition away from legacy infrastructure.

Work closely with security, networking, and delivery teams to maintain reliable and compliant services.

Provide technical guidance and act as an escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.

Identify opportunities to use AI tools and automation to improve operational efficiency, monitoring, and service delivery across the cloud estate.

What success looks like in this role

Cloud platforms are secure, stable, and fit for growth.

Infrastructure is increasingly automated, standardised, and easier to support.

Migrations and platform changes are delivered smoothly and with minimal disruption.

Technical issues are resolved efficiently, with clear ownership and communication.

Teams have reliable infrastructure and clear technical standards to work from.

Qualifications

Skills and experience

Strong hands‑on experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or systems engineering.

Good working knowledge of Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation tooling, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding of identity, security, governance, and operational best practice in cloud environments.

Experience supporting migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure change in complex environments.

Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and communicate technical issues clearly.

Awareness of emerging AI and LLM technologies, with the ability to assess where they can add value in infrastructure operations and engineering workflows.

Skills you will need to excel

A practical, problem‑solving approach to infrastructure engineering.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

The confidence to take ownership of technical delivery and improvement.

Clear communication and the ability to work well across teams.

Curiosity about AI‑enabled ways of working and the judgment to apply them appropriately, securely, and pragmatically.

Other qualifications

• A degree in IT, computer science, infrastructure engineering, or a related field would be useful, but is not essential.
• Relevant certifications in Azure, AWS, Microsoft, Terraform, or security would be an advantage.
• Experience working in complex, changing environments with a strong focus on delivery and continuous improvement is desirable.

Additional Information

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

At Wavenet, we provide more than just a job; we create an exceptional environment with a broad range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll receive a competitive starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and extensive health and wellbeing programs, all supported by our dedicated Wellbeing Team.

Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Office‑Based Working: A collaborative approach with team support, requiring you to work in one of our offices. This role emphasises in‑person teamwork and engagement at Wavenet.
• Annual Leave: Start your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days—our way of expressing appreciation for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is our priority. Benefit from private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance program, all facilitated by our Wellbeing Team.
• Wavenet Academy: We are excited to announce the launch of Wavenet Academy, our new user‑friendly Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance learning, training, and personal development initiatives across our organisation.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider? Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.