Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive organisation is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in York, offering a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will safeguard cloud architecture and implement security practices while managing Kubernetes platforms. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in AWS and cloud engineering, aiming for architect-level progression.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in AWS security (VPC, EKS, EC2, IAM, Route 53).
• Experience in system architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Manage Kubernetes platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with Security team to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Cloud Security

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, York

col-narrow-left

Client:

VIQU IT Recruitment

Location:

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Kent – Hybrid (2-3 days on site)

VIQU has partnered with a leading automotive organisation to expand their Cloud team. As a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding cloud architecture, implementing security best practices, and providing solutions to security challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, 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 Security team to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Use Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Work with DevOps teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot applications and infrastructure environments.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud engineering.
• Expertise in AWS cloud networking and third-line support (Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPCs).
• Hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting Kubernetes in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Minimum 4 years of AWS security experience (VPC, EKS, EC2, IAM, Route 53).
• Experience in system architecture, including compute, memory, and storage design.
• A proactive, growth-minded individual aiming for Architect-level progression.

To discuss this opportunity, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. You can also contact Katie Dark at [emailprotected].

If you know someone suitable for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee of up to £1,000 once they start work with us (terms apply).

Follow us on LinkedIn at VIQU IT Recruitment and on Twitter at @VIQU_UK to stay updated on opportunities and news.