Senior Cloud Engineer

Proactive Appointments; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer based in the UK. This fully remote role involves designing secure cloud infrastructure and applying automation using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has experience with AWS and Azure along with strong skills in scripting and cloud security. You will support incident response and drive continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation.
• Solid experience with automation tools such as Ansible or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation.
• Building automation into infrastructure delivery with CI/CD pipelines.
• Applying cloud security best practices including encryption, RBAC, and compliance controls.
• Monitoring and optimising cloud environments using tools like Azure Monitor, CloudWatch and Grafana.
• Supporting incident response and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AWS cloud services

Azure cloud services

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

Ansible

GitHub Actions

Windows system administration

Linux system administration

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Tools

Azure Monitor

CloudWatch

Grafana

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Cloud Engineer - Perm - Fully Remote

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 pa

Fully remote (Must live in the UK)

Must be eligible for SC clearance

We're looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and help design, build and optimise secure cloud solutions across AWS and Azure. You'll be a key part of a forward-thinking team, working closely with architects and developers to deliver infrastructure that enables agility and innovation.

Senior Cloud Engineer Responsibilities:

• Designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation.
• Building automation into infrastructure delivery with CI/CD pipelines.
• Applying cloud security best practices including encryption, RBAC, and compliance controls.
• Monitoring and optimising cloud environments using tools like Azure Monitor, CloudWatch and Grafana.
• Supporting incident response and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Cloud Engineer Skills Required:

• Proven hands-on experience with both AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation).
• Solid experience with automation tools such as Ansible or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux system administration.
• Familiarity with cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Scripting knowledge in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

It would be great if you had:

• Certifications in AWS or Azure, such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator.
• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS or EKS) and CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with cloud cost management tools and Zero Trust principles.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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