Senior Cloud Engineer

Location: Bradley Stoke

Fixed Term Contract - until March 2028 We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help shape and strengthen our cloud‑first infrastructure. With a focus on Microsoft Azure, you’ll take a hands‑on role in delivering secure, scalable and high‑performing cloud services, while supporting the modernisation of our on‑premises environment. Working closely with the Technical Lead and wider infrastructure team, you’ll improve cloud governance, security and cost‑efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and help evolve our infrastructure to meet future business needs.

You’ll also share your expertise and mentor colleagues, building cloud capability across the team and contributing to our long‑term digital success.

Department: [SBSS] IT Operations Team
Location: Bristol
Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year
Description
Fixed Term Contract - until March 2028 We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help shape and strengthen our cloud‑first infrastructure. With a focus on Microsoft Azure, you’ll take a hands‑on role in delivering secure, scalable and high‑performing cloud services, while supporting the modernisation of our on‑premises environment. Working closely with the Technical Lead and wider infrastructure team, you’ll improve cloud governance, security and cost‑efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and help evolve our infrastructure to meet future business needs.

You’ll also share your expertise and mentor colleagues, building cloud capability across the team and contributing to our long‑term digital success.
What You'll Be Responsible For Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the cloud infrastructure lifecycle, including deployment, configuration, right sizing.
• Manage firewall configurations and network infrastructure to ensure optimal security and performance (Azure and physical).
• Manage VMware environments and Pure Storage solutions to support critical business applications.

Core Services Oversight

• Maintain core network services to ensure reliable connectivity and performance.
• Manage M365 Backup Solution ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Create Azure cost reports for various stakeholders, ensuring Fin Ops capabilities are maintained for all deployed workloads.
• Manage Azure budget alerting configuration
• Collaborate with architecture team to deploy Azure Policy ensuring configuration drift is minimised.
• Administer Intune for device management and security compliance.
• Oversee Sophos management for endpoint protection and threat mitigation.

Data Centre and Infrastructure Operations

• Support data centre management to ensure efficient operation and resource utilisation and later migration from DC to Cloud.
• Coordinate penetration test (pen test) remediations to address vulnerabilities and strengthen security.
• Manage Mimecast for email security and archiving solutions.

Patching and Vulnerability Management

• Oversee Windows patching, ensuring compliance with organisational security standards.
• Collaborate with the Vulnerability Management Framework and Tenable to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Implement Wiz/Mandiant monitoring for enhanced security visibility.
• Oversee infrastructure patching, including network devices, ensuring timely updates and security compliance.

Documentation and Best Practices

• Develop and maintain detailed infrastructure documentation, including configurations, processes, and standards.
• Establish and enforce best practices for system management and security protocols.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with the Infrastructure Technical Lead and other team members on projects and strategic initiatives.
• Provide technical support, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and team members.

What You'll Need

• Azure Cloud Operations
  - Wide and deep…