Cloud Engineering Specialist ( Secure Services - BT Business Digital

Position: Cloud Engineering Specialist ( Secure Services - BT Business Digital)
# Cloud Engineering Specialist ( Secure Services - BT Business Digital)
Job Req  Date: 13 Jan 2026

Function:
Software Engineering Unit:
Digital

Location:

New Bailey, Manchester, United Kingdom Salary:
Competitive, with great BT benefits!

We operate a flexible hybrid working model—
** 3 days together in the office (Manchester), 2 days wherever works for you.
** However, on occasion, you may be required onsite for up to five days a week to meet business or customer needs.
*
* Please note:

** Eligibility for
** UK Security Clearance
** at the required level is essential for this role.
** You must have this clearance in place before you can start.**##
** Why this job matters
** Join us as a Cloud Engineering Specialist and play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud platforms. You’ll help design, implement, and optimise solutions that drive our organisation forward, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across multiple environments. Your work will empower teams, support innovation, and make a real impact on how we deliver services to our customers and communities.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds—your unique experience could be just what we need to take our cloud strategy to the next level.##
** What you’ll be doing
*** Accountable for the architecture and governance of cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
* Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud solutions, including infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and orchestration.
* Own the lifecycle management of cloud services, from planning and deployment to optimisation and cost control.
* Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable cloud architectures.
* Drive incident resolution and root cause analysis for complex cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to maintain a competitive edge.##
** The skills and experience you'll need
*** Proven experience in cloud architecture and engineering across major platforms (AWS (Preferred) , Azure, GCP).
* Strong proficiency in automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation) and CI/CD pipelines.
* Deep understanding of networking, security, and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor team members, with excellent communication skills.
* Expertise in monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization for cloud services.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
* Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  practices and cloud-native security tools.##
** Skill profile
** Cloud Deployment Cloud Strategy Cloud Security Cloud Architecture/Design Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Automation & Orchestration##
** Our leadership standards
**** Looking in:*
* ** Leading inclusively and Safely
** I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.  
** Owning outcomes
** I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
** Looking out:*
* ** Delivering for the customer
** I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.  
** Commercially savvy
** I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
** Looking to the future:*
* ** Growth mindset
** I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.  
** Building for the future
** I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
** Benefits
* ** An annual bonus of up to 10% (company & personal performance dependent)
* BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* Life Assurance
* Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
* 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and…