Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment institution in London is seeking a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer. You will deliver Azure operational expertise and work on security transformations. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of enterprise network architecture and hands-on experience with Cisco and Meraki devices. Relevant certifications and strong scripting skills are essential. This role offers a competitive package and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure Cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise network architecture and technologies.
• Proficiency in firewall technologies and legacy infrastructure decommissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Azure operational expertise with networking skills.
• Architect and support Azure cloud and on-premise environments.
• Implement and maintain SASE and Zero Trust security solutions.

Skills

Azure operational expertise

Networking skills in Cisco

Automation skills with Python

Hands-on with Cisco devices

Knowledge of SASE solutions

Education

Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE)

Tools

Cisco hardware

Meraki devices

Fortinet

Palo Alto

VMware

Job description

Job Description

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Location: London (3 days per week, hybrid)

Company: Leading Investment Bank

Package: Competitive

Are you an experienced Cloud Operations Engineer who is passionate about network transformation and security? We are hiring for a dynamic team in London for a high-impact role within a leading Investment Bank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver strong Azure operational expertise with excellent networking skills in Cisco switching and routing (operational focus over pure engineering).
• Architect, configure, and support advanced Azure cloud and on-premise network environments.
• Design secure, high-performance enterprise network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi).
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco and Meraki devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Administer firewall solutions using Fortinet and Palo Alto, and manage the decommissioning of legacy equipment.
• Implement and maintain SASE, CASB, Zero Trust, and CATO/SASE security solutions.
• Utilise network visualization tools and virtualization platforms (VMware) for enhanced monitoring and flexibility.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Python, PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Contribute to DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes operations.

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience with Azure Cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise network architecture and technologies (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Meraki networking hardware.
• Proficiency in firewall technologies (Fortinet, Palo Alto) and legacy infrastructure decommissioning.
• Demonstrable knowledge of SASE solutions, Zero Trust security models, CASB, and CATO or SASE.
• Familiarity with network visualization tools and VMware virtualization.
• Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, SASE Certified Architect, or similar).
• Advanced configuration experience on Cisco and Meraki devices (including port and firewall management).
• Strong scripting and automation skills with Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform.
• Practical experience with DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes.

If you think you are a good fit, please apply with your updated CV!