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# Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist

- **Company:** South Wales Police
- **Location:** Bridgend, UK
- **Salary:** £47,046.0 - £55,696.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.free-work.com/en-gb/tech-it/job-mission/infrastructure-production-manager/ict-cloud-infrastructure-and-platforms-specialist

## About the Role

* Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
 * Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas:
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation., Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Cloud Engineer, Azure Specialist, Cloud Platforms Engineer, IaaS Specialist, PaaS Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Cloud Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Cloud Operations Specialist, Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer may also be considered for this role.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cloud infrastructure and platforms, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platforms as a service (PaaS) within the South Wales Police managed cloud tenants. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance., * Implement, configure and maintain managed cloud solutions

 * Design and deploy cloud infrastructure, including compute and platform services
 * Oversee cloud performance tuning, policy and management
 * Develop and maintain documentation for cloud processes and procedures
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues
 * Develop and maintain security protocols for cloud solutions
 * Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures
 * To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area
 * Manage Technical Staff within your technical area, As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide.

South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves.

We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation.

Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested.


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