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# Cloud Platform Engineer

- **Company:** Requiredcore Competenciesdemonstrates
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Segmentation, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Runbook, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, HybridCloud, Git, Kubernetes, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/cloud-platform-engineer/46457658

## About the Role

Design, build, automate and operate secure, scalable, highly available OCI platform services and workloadsManage OCI networking, compute, storage, identity, DNS, load balancing, object storage, monitoring and loggingDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform with Git-based CI/CDImplement cloud security controls, IAM roles and policies, network segmentation, secrets management, vulnerability remediation and audit requirementsEstablish platform monitoring, alerting, logging, capacity management, backup, disaster recovery and incident-response proceduresManage patching, upgrades, lifecycle management and service reliability for cloud workloadsSupport application, research and AI teams with reusable cloud patterns, self-service capabilities and technical guidanceOptimise OCI consumption, performance and cost with stakeholders on forecasting and governanceMaintain architecture documentation, standards, runbooks and operational proceduresWork closely with Infrastructure, Cyber, desirableRight to work permanently in the UKWillingness to travel as necessaryLive in or within easy commuting distance of Oxford, or be willing to relocateWillingness to work longer hours during peak periods and across multiple time zones when requiredCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD practices. Proficient in cloud security, networking, and operational procedures to ensure high availability and performance of cloud workloads.Highest-signal resume keywordsOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)Cloud Security ControlsCI/CD Pipelines (Git)Linux AdministrationATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsTerraformCloud NetworkingIAMScripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)Monitoring and LoggingVulnerability ManagementBackup and Disaster RecoveryOracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE)DockerKubernetesSoft
SkillsTroubleshootingDocumentationCommunicationCertifications & QualificationsOracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect AssociateOracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect ProfessionalIndustry KeywordsCloud SecurityHigh-Performance ComputingHybrid CloudOn-Premises Infrastructure IntegrationTools & TechnologiesOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)GitCI/CDVMware #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Security and Software Engineering teams to deliver modern cloud servicesRequirementsHands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or another major public cloud platformExperience designing and supporting secure, scalable cloud infrastructureExperience using Terraform and Infrastructure as CodeKnowledge of cloud networking, IAM, security, monitoring and backupExperience with Git and CI/CD pipelinesLinux administration experienceScripting skills in Bash, PowerShell or PythonStrong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skillsOCI certifications, such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate or Professional, desirableExperience with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), Docker and Kubernetes, desirableExperience supporting AI, data, research or high-performance computing workloads, desirableExperience with cloud security, vulnerability management and compliance controls, desirableKnowledge of VMware, hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure integration


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