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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Ellison Institute, LLC - **Location:** Oxford, UK - **Salary:** £66,730.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Network Segmentation, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Runbook, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, HybridCloud, Git, Kubernetes, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5870887475 ## About the Role Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: * Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or another major public cloud platform. * Experience designing and supporting secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. * Experience using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code. * Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, security, monitoring and backup. * Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines. * Linux administration experience. * Scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell or Python. * Strong troubleshooting, documentation and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: * OCI certifications, such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate or Professional. * Experience with Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience supporting AI, data, research or high-performance computing workloads. * Experience with cloud security, vulnerability management and compliance controls. * Knowledge of VMware, hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure integration. ## Description EIT is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer with demonstrable experience to design, build and operate a secure, scalable and highly available Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platform supporting enterprise applications, scientific research and AI workloads. 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