Cloud Systems Engineer

Rise Technical; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to enhance their hybrid cloud environment. The role focuses on automation and Infrastructure as Code while engaging with stakeholders to ensure compliance and security standards. Ideal candidates will come from a systems administration or infrastructure engineering background with strong cloud experience, particularly in Azure and GCP. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work model, requiring presence in the office two days a week.

Qualifications

• Systems Administrator or Infrastructure Engineer background with strong automation and cloud experience.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the hybrid cloud environment, driving automation and efficiency.
• Lead the move from manual setups to a solid Infrastructure as Code approach.
• Oversee IT security standards and practices to maintain compliance and certifications.

Skills

Automation

Cloud Computing

CI/CD Pipelines

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Azure

GCP

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

This range is provided by Rise Technical. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Helping Tech teams confidently secure the right engineers.

An excellent opportunity awaits an infrastructure engineer or experienced systems administrator in a role offering exposure to modern technology, great technical variety and progression opportunities.

This company is an innovative digital transformation partner supporting clients across key and critical sectors through their technology solutions and consultancy services.

In this role, you’ll sit between development and operations, helping to improve a mix of cloud and hybrid infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation and Infrastructure as Code. You’ll also act as a key technical contact for the business, working with external IT partners and supporting alignment with IT security standards and certifications. This is a great opportunity to move beyond traditional infrastructure, working across a multi‑cloud environment where you’ll help modernise the platform through IaC and have real input into its long‑term direction. This is a hybrid role based 2 days per week in the Manchester office.

The ideal candidate will come from a systems administrator or infrastructure engineer background, with solid experience managing hybrid infrastructure and a strong focus on automation, cloud, and modern ways of working. You’ll be comfortable across Azure and GCP, familiar with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code, and take pride in keeping systems secure, stable, and well‑governed. Most importantly, you can translate technical detail into clear updates for internal and external stakeholders to deliver a high‑quality platform.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive engineer to move beyond traditional infrastructure, drive a shift to IaC, and shape how a multi‑cloud platform evolves as the business grows.

The Role

• Take ownership of the hybrid cloud environment, driving automation and efficiency.
• Lead the move from manual setups to a solid Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approach.
• Oversee IT security standards and practices to maintain compliance and certifications.
• Act as the go‑to IT contact, shaping the long‑term infrastructure roadmap.

The Person

• Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar background with strong automation and cloud experience
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Based within a commutable distance to Manchester

Reference Number: BBBH 267124

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting