Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Job Search Place Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and optimise cloud infrastructure while tackling complex networking and security challenges.
  • Company: Established IT services provider with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, and strong career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.
  • Why this job: Join a high-performing team and take ownership of impactful cloud projects.
  • Qualifications: Experience in cloud support, networking principles, and problem-solving skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with an established and technically driven IT services environment seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to play a key role in delivering and supporting client cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on networking and security. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and high-performing team where you will take ownership of complex environments, drive technical improvements, and act as a senior point of escalation. You will support and enhance cloud platforms while ensuring high standards across networking, security, and service delivery. This role is ideal for someone with strong cloud and network experience who enjoys ownership, solving complex issues, and working in a fast-paced MSP environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, support, and optimise cloud infrastructure with a focus on performance, security, and scalability
  • Act as a senior escalation point for complex networking, firewall, and connectivity issues
  • Manage and maintain firewall configurations (FortiGate preferred) and network security controls
  • Monitor and improve cloud and network environments, driving continuous service improvement
  • Automate deployments, reporting, and administrative tasks (including SharePoint where applicable)
  • Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver robust solutions
  • Maintain accurate documentation across cloud, network, and security environments
  • Support and mentor junior engineers while helping coordinate team activity

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in cloud infrastructure support (Azure or similar)
  • Solid understanding of networking principles (routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls)
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls (FortiGate preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of Windows environments and infrastructure troubleshooting
  • Experience with Microsoft 365, including Conditional Access and security best practices
  • Ability to own and resolve complex technical issues independently

Desirable

  • Experience within an MSP environment
  • Exposure to MDM solutions
  • Knowledge of Power BI
  • Relevant certifications (Azure, networking, or security)

Package

  • £45,000 - £47,000 base salary (depending on experience)
  • 5 days onsite in Wimbledon
  • 40-hour working week (hours 09:00-17:30)
  • Occasional travel to client sites
  • Flexible benefits package (including medical and childcare options)
  • Strong opportunity for career progression and technical ownership

Cloud Engineer employer: Job Search Place Limited

Join a dynamic and technically advanced IT services company in London as a Senior Cloud Engineer, where you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and technical excellence. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and take ownership of complex cloud infrastructures while enjoying a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. This role not only offers a chance to enhance your skills in a fast-paced MSP setting but also provides clear pathways for career progression in a supportive workplace culture.

Job Search Place Limited

Contact Details:

Job Search Place Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cloud Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Support
Networking Principles
Firewall Management
FortiGate
Windows Environments
Infrastructure Troubleshooting
Microsoft 365