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# Private Cloud Infrastructure Specialist (Windows)

- **Company:** Lloyds Banking Group
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Databases, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Ansible, Storage Virtualization, Private Cloud Environment, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Git, Windows Security, Terraform, Software Version Control, Vmware
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/private-cloud-infrastructure-specialist-windows-leeds-grossbritannien-58916518

## About the Role

SME in a specific area of infrastructure engineering and expand knowledge across the hybrid cloud platform Tasks * Infrastructure Engineer with private cloud experience * Proficiency in Windows Operating System (2012 onwards) * Automation Tooling experience (Chef, Terraform, Ansible, Salt) * Source Code Management (Git, GitHub) * Windows Security Standards and OS Hardening * Desirable: Dell OpenManage, VMware (NSX, VMware ARIA suite) * Databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and Storage/Backup (SAN, NAS, vSAN) * Networking (DHCP, WINS, DNS) * Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) * Experience in a government regulated environment Key requirements * Generous pension contribution up to 15% * Annual performance-related bonus * Share schemes including free shares * Discounted shopping benefits * 30 days holiday plus bank holidays * Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will lead design and delivery of private cloud infrastructure for the Windows stack, ensuring secure, scalable platforms. You will work within the Operating Systems team to build, automate and operate hybrid services that support customers and developers. You'll drive security, compliance and continuous improvement while sharing expertise across squads. This is a fast-paced, transformation-focused opportunity inside a leading UK bank. Pay / Benefits * Lead architectural design of infrastructure platform technologies across our ecosystem * Hands-on delivery and maintenance of hybrid products and services in your specialist area * Lead technical discussions with stakeholders at varying technical levels, including senior management * Collaborate effectively across internal, external, and third-party teams * Champion automation and security best practices * Educate and mentor teams on infrastructure engineering topics and uplift skills * Serve as an SME in a specific area of infrastructure engineering and expand knowledge across the hybrid cloud platform Tasks * Infrastructure Engineer with private cloud experience * Proficiency in Windows Operating System (2012 onwards) * Automation Tooling experience (Chef, Terraform, Ansible, Salt) * Source Code Management (Git, GitHub) * Windows Security Standards and OS Hardening * Desirable: Dell OpenManage, VMware (NSX, VMware ARIA suite) * Databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and Storage/Backup (SAN, NAS, vSAN) * Networking (DHCP, WINS, DNS) * Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) * Experience in a government regulated environment Key requirements * Generous pension contribution up to 15% * Annual performance-related bonus * Share schemes including free shares * Discounted shopping benefits * 30 days holiday plus bank holidays * Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies


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