Cloud Network Engineering Professional (58107)

BT Business; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private GP

Carers leave

Pension scheme

BT product discounts

Holiday purchase

Job summary

BT is seeking an enthusiastic engineer focused on cloud technologies, automation, and continuous improvement. You will help deliver secure, scalable cloud platforms while learning new technologies and collaborating across teams.

This role is based on-site in the UK with DV security clearance required. You must have lived in the UK for 10+ years. A £5k annual DV allowance may apply during clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud deployment and security.
• Strong networking and scripting skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure, scalable cloud platforms and automation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to meet standards.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cloud Deployment

Cloud Security

Computer Networking

Programming/Scripting

Cloud Computing

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You’ll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

About the role

We’re seeking an enthusiastic engineer with a passion for cloud technologies, automation, and continuous improvement. You’ll be comfortable learning new technologies, working collaboratively with others, and contributing to the delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while working on modern cloud and network infrastructure that supports critical business services.

This job role can be based near Cheltenham, Manchester, Ipswich or Sheffield. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the delivery of cloud automation capabilities across infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), self-service platforms, auto-scaling, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist in implementing Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code solutions in accordance with defined architectural standards and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, project stakeholders, and suppliers to deliver secure, reliable, and high-quality cloud solutions, whilst providing technical support and guidance to engineers across the wider team.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, capacity, and health, proactively identifying and resolving issues using DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement activities, whilst maintaining platform security, compliance, and operational resilience through adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in the ongoing development and optimisation of cloud platforms and automation tooling.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Cloud Deployment
• Cloud Security
• Computer Networking
• Programming/Scripting
• Cloud Computing

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Experience working with AWS or other major public cloud platforms and awareness of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architectures and how services integrate across environments.
• Understanding of cloud-native development practices, common tooling, and DevOps workflows.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Understanding of monitoring, observability, and performance management practices.
• Relevant certifications from cloud providers (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Associate certifications) or networking vendors (e.g., Cisco CCNA).

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That's why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave - 18 weeks' full pay and 8 weeks' half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme - 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you're ready.