Cloud Engineer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 85,000 / year
Freelance
28-03-2025
Job Specifications
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Cloud Engineer to work for our client within the higher education sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.
Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join their Research Computing Services team. You will manage their existing onsite secure data environment, ensuring operational continuity and compliance. Additionally, you will advance cloud-based data initiatives, utilising Microsoft Azure to build and maintain scalable, secure virtual data environments, and addressing any technical issues. These environments support research by providing a platform for data analysis.
Responsibilities
Maintain and upgrade the on-site and cloud secure data environments
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime and guarantee compliance and security of secure data environments
Develop and maintain documentation for process, changes, deployments, and updates
Provides expert day-to-day technical support of a range of applications and services
Generate innovative solutions and influence stakeholders using your subject matter expertise
Oversee day-to-day interactions with providers and suppliers
Recommend improvements for continuous operational enhancements
Develop and apply solutions that benefit customers and stakeholders
ensure security in all aspects of cloud hosted environments, working with security specialists and prioritising adherence to data protection regulations and our client’s research data governance policies
Requirements
Delivering services in accordance with business requirements while managing the full-service lifecycle
Practical knowledge of at least one leading cloud infrastructure platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google)
Experience working with source control, preferably GitHub
Experience of service management in a Cloud environment
Managing user requests with a service ticket system (JIRA, ServiceNow)
Experience of development using Agile or iterative project methodologies
Experience of engaging and influencing stakeholders; working with senior managers, ICT teams, other organisational teams, and other higher education organisations and suppliers
Experience of a programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, Terraform, Bash,Powershell)
Migrating on premise infrastructure and applications to the cloud
Knowledge of a broad range of current and emerging technologies and business processes, delivery models, principles, and practice
Understanding of the unique requirements for enterprise use of private cloud, hybrid cloud, and public cloud
Why join us?
Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme
About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
About the Company
We’re FDM, an award-winning global business and technology consultancy. For over 30 years we’ve been powering the people behind tech and innovation. We collaborate with world-leading companies to identify the expertise they need, exactly when they need it. We have helped successfully launch nearly 25,000 careers globally to date and we are a trusted partner to over 300 companies worldwide. Diversity, equity and inclusivity is at the core of everything we do. We have 4,000+ employees worldwide, with over 90 nationalities wo... Know more
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