IT Engineer (Cloud)

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority seeks an IT Engineer (Cloud) to manage cloud-based systems and provide robust technical support. This role is crucial in enhancing the performance, stability, and availability of cloud services while fostering a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and a proactive approach to supporting cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless service delivery for the organization.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions

Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days

Free travel around Liverpool City Region

Flexible and hybrid working

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms

Bike to Work Scheme

Coaching and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills focused on service improvement.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities and participate in out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud-based systems and ensure their effectiveness.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for cloud services.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of cloud components.

Skills

Cloud-based infrastructure

Technical problem-solving

Service improvement

Job description

To help make Liverpool City region the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no-one is left behind

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 18/06/2025 at 23:59
• Reference: RES/25/315200

About the Role

As an IT Engineer (Cloud), you’ll report to the Infrastructure & Cloud Team Leader and ensure the effective management of cloud-based systems. You’ll help the Service Centre deliver 2nd and 3rd line support, working to maximise the performance, stability and availability of cloud services.

You’ll contribute to the development and enhancement of cloud components, and play an active role in support, guidance and escalation routes for Service Centre colleagues.

About the person

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• -Hands-on experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and services
• -A collaborative and proactive approach to supporting others
• -Strong technical and problem-solving skills with a focus on service improvement
• -Confidence in developing and deploying cloud components
• -Flexibility to manage changing priorities and participate in an out-of-hours technician rota
• -A positive approach to maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Click the link to apply and tell us how your experience aligns with the role and person specification.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

• -Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• -Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years’ service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• -Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• -Flexible and hybrid working
• -24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• -Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• -Bike to Work Scheme
• -Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.