IT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

IT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Department: Tech Hub

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham/Leeds

Description 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.
Key Responsibilities 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 MongoDB Atlas
• Ensure secure cloud configurations across all data platforms
• Collaborate with development and data teams on infrastructure requirements

DevOps & 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.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise Essential:

Minimum 2-3 years hands-on production experience with:
Infrastructure as Code & DevOps

• Terraform experience writing and deploying infrastructure modules and configurations
• CI/CD pipeline implementation using Azure DevOps and GitLab
• 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, MongoDB Atlas
• Operations: Cloud cost optimisation, disaster recovery planning, advanced automation and scripting

Employee Benefits 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