Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Engineer - 12 month FTC
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree or equivalent experience in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 3+ years in a cloud engineering or infrastructure operations role.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS and/or Nutanix.
- Knowledge of virtualisation, networking, and storage technologies in cloud and hybrid contexts.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Familiarity with cloud governance, compliance, and cost optimisation practices.
- ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management experience.
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate) are desirable.
- 3+ years hands-on technical experience in Infrastructure Operations
- ITIL3/ITIL4 Certification, or 2+ years’ equivalent experience in an IT Service Management
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Windows 10+, M365, Azure AD, SCCM, In-Tune, PowerShell, and end point security tools.
- BYOD/MDM Design, Deployment and Administration
- Ability to plan and prioritize workload for self and others with minimal supervision
- Understand complex architecture across multiple environment stacks and technologies
- An understanding of Information Security (InfoSec) and Cyber Security fundamentals
Full description
Job Purpose
The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for implementing, supporting, and optimising Lucy Group’s public and private cloud platforms. Working across public and private cloud environments, the role delivers secure, resilient, and high-performing infrastructure services to support global operations. This includes managing deployments, monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver enterprise-grade cloud capabilities.
Job Context
Operating within Group IS, the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer works alongside architects, other engineers, and cross-functional technology teams to deliver cloud infrastructure services. Reporting directly to Lead Cloud Architect, this role plays a key part in the execution of cloud strategies, technical implementations, and operational excellence initiatives. While the role does not have budgetary sign-off, it is instrumental in ensuring that cloud platforms meet business needs and governance standards.
Business Overview
Lucy Group is an international group that makes the built environment sustainable. Our electric businesses advance the transition to a carbon-free world with infrastructure that enables renewable energy and smart cities. Our real estate businesses support sustainable living through responsible property development and investment.
Job Dimensions
- Operational responsibility for cloud infrastructure supporting 1,000+ global users.
- Implementation and support of public cloud and private cloud environments.
- Contribution to disaster recovery, performance optimisation, and capacity planning.
- Collaboration with network, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Key Accountabilities
- Deploy, configure, and maintain cloud services and infrastructure components in our public and private cloud environments.
- Monitor cloud environments to ensure performance, availability, and security compliance.
- Implement governance-aligned configurations and policies in line with architectural guidance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues, escalating as necessary.
- Contribute to automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting.
- Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Work with vendors and service providers to resolve incidents and implement improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, procedures, and changes.
- Participate in project delivery, providing technical input and operational handover.
- Stay current with cloud technology trends and recommend improvements where appropriate.
- Expand automation for cloud deployments to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.