Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Lead Forensics; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider in Portsmouth seeks a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage their hybrid cloud systems using AWS, Azure, and on-premises solutions. Candidates should have strong automation skills and experience in hybrid cloud engineering. The role allows for remote work with travel required, offering a dynamic environment focused on performance and security.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hybrid cloud engineering and infrastructure design.
• Strong background in automation for improvement.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and on-premises.
• Optimize systems for security, performance, reliability and cost.
• Monitor systems, resolve issues, and implement high availability solutions.

Skills

Automation proficiency

Hybrid cloud engineering

Problem-solving skills

Agile/DevOps practices

Networking

Containerization (Docker)

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Nagios

Windows Server

Linux

MS SQL Server

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and on-premises platforms using Microsoft or Linux stacks.
• Optimize infrastructure for security, performance, reliability and cost.
• Work with Engineering teams to advance DevOps practices and closer collaboration.
• Monitor systems, resolve issues, and implement solutions for high availability.
• Maintain documentation and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• A demonstrated commitment to continual improvement and proficiency in automation are highly valued for this position. The role can be remote first with no fixed time in the office required. However, candidates will need to be located within reasonable travel time of the Portsmouth area where we operate physical infrastructure.
• Proven experience in hybrid cloud engineering, infrastructure design, and system administration.
• Broad understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructure with deep expertise in select areas, such as networking or AWS.
• Highly proficient in at least two of the following technologies:
• Docker (AWS ECS)
• Terraform, Ansible, or CDK
• Nagios
• Windows Server (IIS)
• Linux
• MS SQL Server
• Networking (switching, load balancing and firewalls)
• x86 server hardware
• Familiarity with Cloudflare is highly advantageous.
• Experience of working with commercially focused software engineering teams using Agile / DevOps practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; effective working independently and within teams.
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Exposure to ISO27001 or similar security standards (e.g., PCI‑DSS).
• Driving license and access to a vehicle. You will be required to travel to data centre locations in the south of England as needed.

Company Overview

Lead Forensics is a leading SaaS provider specializing in B2B sales and marketing solutions. We are currently seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that supports both our internal operations and customer‑facing services.