IT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

IT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Department: Tech Hub

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom;
Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 37.5

Salary: circa £60,000 depending on experience

Location: Leeds or Birmingham

Travel: Monthly to the London office, this is expensed by the business

WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week

Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion e.g. Compressed 9-day fortnight.

Reports to: IT Infrastructure Manager

Deadline

Note:

We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.

Role

Summary:

The IT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is a senior technical position responsible for designing, maintaining, and managing LCCC's AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure. As the final escalation point for technical issues, you'll ensure secure, reliable operations while partnering with the Infrastructure Manager on strategic planning and roadmaps. Key aspects include acting as primary contact for third-party suppliers, collaborating with the Cyber Security team to review major changes, and maintaining security, compliance, and governance standards.

This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with strategic planning to ensure LCCC's infrastructure remains robust and future‑ready.

Cloud Infrastructure & Security

• Design, implement and maintain multi‑cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments.
• Deploy and manage Cisco security solutions (Secure Endpoint, Multi‑Cloud Defence) for comprehensive threat protection.
• Monitor cloud security posture using the Wiz platform for vulnerability management and compliance reporting.

Data Platform Management

• Support data platform environments, including SQL databases, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Spark clusters, and Mongo
  
  DB Atlas.
• Ensure secure cloud configurations across all data platforms.
• Collaborate with development and data teams on infrastructure requirements.

Dev Ops & Project Delivery

• Build automated CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and data platform deployments with security scanning.
• Deliver projects using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Support the rollout of new cloud applications and evaluate emerging technologies.

Security & Governance

• Collaborate with the IT Cyber Security team to approve significant system changes.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation work on cloud infrastructure and endpoints.
• Establish and maintain governance policies, security standards, and compliance requirements across all platforms.

Essential:

Minimum 2-3 years hands‑on production experience with:

Infrastructure as Code & Dev Ops

• Terraform experience writing and deploying infrastructure modules and configurations.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation using Azure Dev Ops and Git Lab.
• Git‑based workflows and infrastructure state management.
• Azure integration for automated infrastructure provisioning.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Strong Azure or AWS platform knowledge.
• Server setup, maintenance, and networking protocols.
• Cloud security configurations and monitoring.
• Project management methodologies.

Microsoft Ecosystem

• Office 365/Azure application stack and server operating systems.
• Azure services integration and identity management solutions.

Data & Analytics

• SQL database expertise, including query optimisation.
• Data pipeline design and implementation across multiple platforms.
• Data governance, security, and compliance practices.

Desirable:

• Advanced Data Platforms:
  Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Apache Spark, Mongo
  
  DB Atlas.
• Operations:
  Cloud cost optimisation, disaster recovery planning, advanced automation and scripting.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Key benefits that may be available depending on the role include:

• Annual performance based bonus, up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
• Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on‑call GP service
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage, gym discounts, cash back and discounts at selected retailers
• Employee resource groups