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# Lead Cloud Network Engineer

- **Company:** Spectrum IT Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, Github, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Cloud Services, Ansible, Robotic Automation Software, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Information Technology, Terraform, Cisco
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815049253-lead-cloud-network-engineer

## About the Role

* 5 years+ in Cloud based network environments
 * Commercial experience with Infrastructure as Code / IaC: Terraform, Spacelift, Ansible or similar
 * Comfortable coding with Python
 * CI/CD, Github or similar
 * Amazon Cloud watch is highly desirable

All applicants must be UK based and eligible for security clearance

## Description

Overview

Lead Cloud Network Engineer - up to 95k+ Benefits

London offices with Hybrid working options.

A Lead Cloud Network Engineer opportunity for a business whose software products include AI and Automation software used by globally recognised companies. The Lead Cloud Network Engineer will support these global customers at a senior level and take a lead on high profile projects, so previous experience in a similar role is essential.

The Cloud Network Engineer will play a key role in the automation of their AWS infrastructure with a focus on scalability and security. Candidates from a Cisco Network background who have transitioned into Cloud network automation are preferred.

The company offer 3 days WFH per week, 2 days in their central London offices.

Core responsibilities

 * Automation of AWS infrastructure
 * Communicate effectively with team members and external customers globally
 * Troubleshoot and test Cloud based network devices
 * Implement Cloud service integrations, Data flows, AWS, Cloud VPN

Key requirements

 * 5 years+ in Cloud based network environments
 * Commercial experience with Infrastructure as Code / IaC: Terraform, Spacelift, Ansible or similar
 * Comfortable coding with Python
 * CI/CD, Github or similar
 * Amazon Cloud watch is highly desirable

All applicants must be UK based and eligible for security clearance

Seniority level

 * Mid-Senior level

Employment type

 * Full-time

Job function

 * Information Technology

Industries

 * Information Services
 * Computer and Network Security
 * IT Services and IT Consulting


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