Head of Cloud Infrastructure

Cygnet Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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We are seeking a Head of Cloud Engineering to lead the cloud strategy, architecture, and operations for a leading private mental health care organisation in the UK. This role will be responsible for driving cloud transformation, ensuring security and compliance, and optimising cloud services to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

As the Head of Cloud Engineering, you will oversee the migration of on‑premise infrastructure to the cloud, manage a team of cloud & infrastructure engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders across IT, cybersecurity, data, and clinical operations to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions.

• Cloud Strategy & Leadership
• Define and execute the cloud strategy aligned with business and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Lead the migration from on‑premise to cloud (Azure), ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Advocate for a cloud‑first approach, driving innovation through cloud‑native services and automation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor a team of cloud & infrastructure engineers.
• Cloud Architecture & Operations
• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Oversee cloud governance, cost optimisation, and performance management.
• Work closely with Dev Ops, security, and data teams to ensure cloud solutions support AI, analytics, and digital health initiatives.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or Cloud Formation.
• Security, Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure all cloud environments comply with NHS Digital (DSPT), GDPR, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and other healthcare regulations applicable.
• Implement Zero Trust security architecture and cloud security best practices.
• Work with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks, ensure data privacy, and manage incidents.
• Define and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP) for cloud services.
• Cloud Cost Management & Vendor Engagement
• Optimise cloud costs through effective capacity planning and Fin Ops strategies.
• Manage relationships with cloud service providers (Azure) and third‑party vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and SLAs to ensure cost‑effective and reliable cloud services.

• Extensive experience in cloud engineering, architecture, and migration projects (preferably in healthcare or regulated industries).
• Strong expertise in Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, including PaaS, IaaS, and serverless computing.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance in healthcare (DSPT, NHS Digital, GDPR).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, ARM, or Cloud Formation).
• Strong understanding of networking, identity management (Azure AD, IAM), and security best practices.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of cloud engineers, architects, or Dev Ops professionals.
• Knowledge of cost optimisation and Fin Ops principles in cloud environments.

• Experience with containerisation (Kubernetes, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of AI, data analytics, and healthcare interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7).
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting (NHS or private sector).
• Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect).

• A leadership role in a high‑impact healthcare transformation project.
• The opportunity to shape the future of cloud technology in healthcare.
• Competitive salary, private healthcare, pension, and flexible working options.
• A collaborative and mission‑driven environment focused on improving service user outcomes through technology.

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