IT Infrastructure Senior Cloud Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to enhance their security team. This exciting role involves designing scalable cloud infrastructure, managing Kubernetes environments, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud security and AWS, with a proactive mindset aimed at growth toward an Architect position. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering.
• 4+ years of AWS security experience including VPC and EKS.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Kubernetes platforms across environments.
• Collaborate with Information Security for compliance.

Skills

Cloud Security

AWS Security

Kubernetes Management

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Problem Solving

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Senior Cloud Engineer, Willesborough

Client:

VIQU Limited

Location:

Willesborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f32b3e0f6635

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

IT Infrastructure Senior Cloud Engineer - Kent – Hybrid (2-3 days on site) - Competitive Salary

VIQU has partnered with a leading automotive organization seeking to expand their security team. As a Security Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding cloud architecture, implementing security best practices, and providing actionable solutions to evolving security challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud security, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Kubernetes platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Act as a senior technical stakeholder, owning key cloud initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Use Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Partner with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications and infrastructure environments.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering.
• At least 4 years of hands-on AWS security experience, including VPC, EKS, EC2, IAM, and Route 53.
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud networking and third-line infrastructure support.
• Proven experience in system architecture, including compute, memory, and storage design.
• Hands-on experience managing Kubernetes environments.
• A proactive individual with a growth mindset, aiming for progression toward an Architect role.

To discuss this opportunity, APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. You can also contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU IT Recruitment website.

If you know someone suitable for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work (terms apply).

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