SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

INOVERSE GROUPE; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to manage secure cloud infrastructure and platform services. This role involves ensuring the performance and security of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Candidates must have expertise in AWS, Azure, and relevant scripting skills. The position offers a competitive daily rate and is contract-based for 6 months with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with public cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Experience managing OpenShift and/or Kubernetes clusters.
• Strong command of Linux and Windows Server administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support highly secure cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain performance, availability, and security of cloud environments.

Skills

AWS

Azure

Linux

Windows Server

Scripting

Networking

Education

Certifications such as AWS SysOps/Architect, Azure Administrator, or Red Hat OpenShift Admin

Tools

OpenShift

Kubernetes

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

CloudWatch

ServiceNow

Jira Service Management

Job description

SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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iO Associates are partnered with a growing consultancy on their search for an SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer within their Infrastructure and Environments team.

You will be managing and supporting highly secure cloud infrastructure and platform services, involved in maintaining the performance, availability, and security of hybrid and multi-cloud environments and services.

Role Details

• Position: SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
• Rate: £500 - £600 / day Outside IR35
• Contract Length: 6 Months (+ extensions)
• Location: Birmingham (1-2 days per month)
• Start Date: ASAP

Requirements

• Hands-on expertise with public cloud services (AWS, Azure), including compute, storage, networking, and IAM.
• Experience managing OpenShift and/or Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads.
• Strong command of Linux and Windows Server administration.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Good understanding of networking (DNS, firewalls, load balancing), high availability setups, and storage in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch).
• Working knowledge of cloud security principles and identity/access management in hybrid environments.

Desirable Skills

• Certifications such as AWS SysOps/Architect, Azure Administrator, or Red Hat OpenShift Admin.
• Background in regulated or high-security environments (e.g., public sector, defence).
• Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) and ITIL-based processes.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery tools like Veeam, Commvault, or Azure Backup.

Candidates must hold active SC or DV clearance to be eligible for this role.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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Locations & Recent Opportunities

Various locations in England, including Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, and Lichfield, with recent postings within the last few weeks.