Cloud & Automation Engineer

Cloud & Automation Engineer

• Location: Bristol/Hybrid
• Salary Range: £48,000 - £55,000
• Job Type: Full-time

We are representing a prestigious client in the public sector who are seeking a Cloud & Automation Engineer to enhance their IT infrastructure and services through innovative cloud solutions and automation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as a Capacity and Availability Manager for Azure services, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Integrate, test, and maintain cloud technologies and solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Lead incident management efforts, coordinating effective responses and resolutions.
• Manage IT security and support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Continuously improve IT service provision by optimizing processes and implementing best practices in cloud management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient in Azure/M365 technology stack, including Azure Active Directory and MS Intune.
• Experience with Cloud Management & Security - Policies, RBAC, ACL etc.
• Familiarity with Office 365 applications such as Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.
• Skilled in monitoring, analytics, CI/CD, containers, automation, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of testing and cloud tools, serverless applications, and networking protocols.
• Understanding of configuration management, VMWare, and storage solutions.
• Proficient in PaaS and SaaS solutions and implementation.
• Strong Scripting and coding abilities, adhering to syntax standards, version control, and best practices.
• Experience in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Solid generalist infrastructure background, including networks and systems administration.
• In-depth knowledge of IT security principles and their application.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary within the specified pay band.
• Over 20% pension contribution.
• Great training opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.

To apply for the Cloud & Automation Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your motivation for applying to this role.