SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy seeks an SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Birmingham. The role involves managing secure cloud infrastructure and platform services, ensuring performance and security in hybrid environments. Candidates must have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and strong Linux skills. Active SC or DV Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise with AWS and Azure.
• Experience managing OpenShift and Kubernetes clusters.
• Background in regulated or high-security environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support highly secure cloud infrastructure.
• Maintain performance, availability, and security of cloud environments.
• Involved in hybrid and multi-cloud services.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server Administration

Scripting

Cloud Security Principles

Networking

Education

AWS SysOps/Architect Certification

Azure Administrator Certification

Red Hat OpenShift Admin Certification

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Bash

ServiceNow

Jira Service Management

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

CloudWatch

Veeam

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SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Birmingham

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Client:

iO Associates

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

iO Associates are partnered with a growing consultancy on their search for an SC Cleared Cloud Infrasrtucture 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 : SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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 containerised 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.
• 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.

You MUST hold Active SC or DV Clearance in order to be eligible for the role.

Please don't hesitate to apply now if you're interested!