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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Accenture - **Location:** Cheltenham, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815163831-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Experience in working with computer systems and computer networks, specifically with the Linux operating system. * A willingness to learn new deep skills in air-gapped cloud architecture and operations. * Experience in a production support / operations role to ensure a live service for users. * Experience with IaC tools including Terraform. * Experience with Kubernetes. * Experience with troubleshooting issues and identifying potential bugs or failures. * Experience with understanding network architectures and troubleshooting network-related issues using Linux tools. ## Description Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience + shift work Career Level: We are hiring at levels - Specialist, Analyst & Senior Analyst Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement. The Accenture secure cloud infrastructure support team are using cutting-edge cloud technologies in an internet-disconnected environment to support Critical National Infrastructure from a secure site in Cheltenham. You would support day-to-day operations and provide first-level infrastructure and platform engineering support to a secure government client. This team will operate a 24/7/365 rota, and successful candidates will be paid a shift premium for the non-standard unsociable shift hours that will be part of that rota. We anticipate this to commence within the first 3 months of joining. The first six months of the role may require regular travel to sites in or near London as part of a training and transition programme. As a Cloud Operations Engineer you will: * Provide frontline support to secure cloud users to troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues. * Manage tickets that track user queries and requests for support to document effective diagnosis, resolution, or escalation. * Develop product knowledge in cutting-edge air-gapped cloud technology to support users with how-to questions. * Support internal reviews to identify and enable opportunities for continuous improvement and reducing toil. * Follow documented runbooks and procedures for high-priority incident management for potential UK critical workloads. The following skills and experience are essential for this role: * Experience in working with computer systems and computer networks, specifically with the Linux operating system. * A willingness to learn new deep skills in air-gapped cloud architecture and operations. * Experience in a production support / operations role to ensure a live service for users. * Experience with IaC tools including Terraform. * Experience with Kubernetes. * Experience with troubleshooting issues and identifying potential bugs or failures. * Experience with understanding network architectures and troubleshooting network-related issues using Linux tools. What is in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)