At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team of AWS experts to enhance security and manage cloud infrastructure.
- Company: Forward-thinking data/security company protecting the world from threats.
- Benefits: Up to £100k salary, performance bonus, private medical cover, and pension match.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cloud security while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Strong AWS experience, networking skills, and proficiency in Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work model and rapid interview process.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 84000 £ per year.
Excited to share we've just partnered with a forward thinking data/security focused company, whose products and tech help protect the world from threats & security risks globally. They're looking to hire a Senior Cloud Engineer, to join a team of 4 AWS experts and ensure they keep the company safe and secure within AWS. This role will be working across multi AWS accounts within serverless, support with networking, monitoring, security and helping the wider services teams of developers where needed.
Worth noting - This role is more suited for someone who's come through a more core infrastructure, network, security, patching type background & has transitioned for many years into an AWS Cloud Engineer/Platform role vs a DevOps/Dev focused role.
What's in this for you?
- Salary up to £100k
- Manchester based offices 2 days per week OR London office 2 days per week (team is mainly based in Manchester)
- Up to 15% performance based bonus & 6% pension match
- Private medical & Life cover
- Be able to influence and change projects & technology vs waiting on tickets
- Chance to work for a full cloud company, where they have an open lab structure
- Lots of investment into the latest tech & AWS tools
What they're looking for...
- Strong experience within AWS & AWS services within networking and security
- Proficient within Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible
- Observability tools like Cloud Watch, CloudTrail, OpenSearch Grafana/Kinesis
- Have a background within core infrastructure services like networking, security, patching and has transitioned to a Platform/Cloud focused Engineer vs DevOps/Development focused (Strongly needed)
- Ideally be fully up to date with AWS, along side certifications
This is a 3 stage interview process, one of the stages will be in person - But they're looking to wrap things up very quickly. So apply today to not miss out!
Please note - This role isn’t able to offer sponsorship, so don’t apply if needed.
Locations
Senior Cloud Engineer employer: ECOM
Contact Detail:
ECOM Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Cloud Engineer
Some tips for your application 🫡
Tailor Your CV: Make sure your CV highlights your experience with AWS, networking, and security. We want to see how your background aligns with the role, so don’t be shy about showcasing your skills!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter: Your cover letter is your chance to shine! Use it to explain why you’re excited about this role and how your journey from core infrastructure to cloud engineering makes you a perfect fit for us.
Showcase Relevant Projects: If you've worked on any projects involving Terraform, CloudFormation, or observability tools, make sure to mention them. We love seeing practical examples of your expertise in action!
Apply Through Our Website: Don’t forget to apply through our website! It’s the best way for us to receive your application and ensures you’re considered for this exciting opportunity. We can’t wait to hear from you!
How to prepare for a job interview at ECOM
✨Know Your AWS Inside Out
Make sure you brush up on your AWS knowledge, especially around networking and security. Be ready to discuss specific services you've used and how they relate to the role. This will show that you're not just familiar with AWS, but that you can apply it effectively in real-world scenarios.
✨Showcase Your Infrastructure Background
Since the role requires a strong foundation in core infrastructure, be prepared to share examples from your past experiences. Talk about how your background in networking, security, and patching has shaped your approach as a Cloud Engineer. This will help demonstrate that you have the right transition experience they’re looking for.
✨Familiarise Yourself with Tools
Get comfortable with Terraform, CloudFormation, and observability tools like CloudWatch and Grafana. You might be asked to explain how you've used these tools in previous projects, so having concrete examples ready will give you an edge in the interview.
✨Prepare for Technical Questions
Expect technical questions that dive deep into your AWS expertise and problem-solving skills. Practice articulating your thought process when tackling complex issues, as this will showcase your analytical abilities and readiness for the challenges of the role.