Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

DXC Technology
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 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

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Backup Devices
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Computer Security
Databases
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Middleware
Hyper-V
Identity and Access Management
Python
Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
Powershell
Cloud Services
Ansible
Virtualization Technology
vSphere
Google Cloud Platform
Containerization
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Terraform
VMware

Job description

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Cloud Infrastructure Engineer of varying skill levels. The successful candidate will work within a small team which will require a good level of knowledge on DevOps engineering methodologies and that is comfortable working within a cloud development environment. The role involves designing, deploying, managing, and optimising cloud and virtualisation environments across public, private, and hybrid cloud platforms. The ideal candidate would be innovative and analytical with a good eye for detail. Within your role, you will work with a broad range of technologies, including containers, virtualisation, servers, storage, networks, middleware, and database solutions.

Role responsibilities:

Manage and operate cloud and virtualization infrastructure, ensuring stability and performance.

Deploy, configure, and optimize virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM

Support cloud migration projects for public and private cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across storage, networking, and compute environments

Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell

Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices across all infrastructure components

Document system configurations, policies, and procedures for future reference and audits

Provide technical guidance and support to other teams as needed

Requirements

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Working to ITIL best practices

Desire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problem

Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others

A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An ability to adapt quickly and work in an agile fashion

Desirable Skills and Technologies

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Some industry experience, with at least 2+ years in a cloud or virtualization role

Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes

Strong experience with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM

Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Knowledge of networking, storage solutions, and Active Directory in cloud environments

Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python)

Understanding of IT security best practices, identity management, and compliance

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator).

Benefits & conditions

Competitive compensation

Pension scheme

DXC Select - Our comprehensive benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership and more)

Perks at Work (discounts on technology, groceries, travel and more)

DXC incentives (recognition tools, employee lunches, regular social events etc)

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

About the company

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it's something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world's leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations. We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development. Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you, builds a better us.

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