Senior Cloud Engineer

Nigel Wright Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Azure
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Microsoft Office
Windows Server
Cloud Services
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Bicep
Terraform
VMware

Job description

Are you an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure professional who thrives in a client-facing environment? I am looking for a confident communicator who can not only design and implement cutting-edge cloud solutions but also present ideas and strategies to stakeholders with clarity and impact., As a Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud and infrastructure services. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. This role requires someone who can confidently present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring trust and engagement at every stage., * Lead the design and deployment of cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure and related technologies.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting solutions and guiding them through technical decisions.
  • Optimise performance, cost, and security across cloud environments.
  • Automate processes using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, etc.).
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and act as an escalation point for complex issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects.
  • Maintain compliance with security best practices and industry standards.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Office 365.
  • Proven ability to present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical jargon.
  • Hands-on experience with networking, firewalls, and security frameworks.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and scripting for infrastructure management.
  • Certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, ITIL, or VMware are desirable.

Benefits & conditions

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects with leading technologies.
  • Professional development and certification support.
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

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