Cloud Systems Engineer
Hybrid
Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
£ 65,000 / year
Full Time
21-02-2025
Job Specifications
Job Opportunity: Cloud Systems Engineer
Location: Hybrid near to Watford – 2/3 days per week required onsite
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 + fantastic benefits including bonus
Start Date: ASAP
Security Clearance: Live and active Security clearance desirable or at least eligibility to obtain it
About the client:
Join a leading insurance business renowned for innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, they are seeking top talent to drive their technology and enhance user experiences.
Cloud Systems Engineer Key Skills Required:
Eligibility for Security Clearance
Linux (Debian & Ubuntu)
Strong cloud experience AWS (ECS & RDS)
Terraform
Ansible
Docker
Nginx
Apache
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About the Company
X4 Technology focus on helping you succeed by connecting the right people and providing the data and insights to help execute your strategic priorities. Our consultants will help you align your people strategy to your business objectives, and guide you with simplicity through the process. Core industries: Consumer Markets, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences & Technology Get in touch to find out more: Contact@x4-technology.com United Kingdom: T: +44 2078 127 700 United States: T: (718) 360-0570 Germany: T... Know more
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