At a Glance
- Tasks: Support deployment and maintenance of secure Oracle Cloud infrastructure.
- Company: Join Reply, a leader in innovative digital solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security with cutting-edge cloud technology.
- Qualifications: 2-6 years in cloud engineering or related fields; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About Reply
Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply's services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated Cloud Engineer to join our Defence and Security team. In this role, you will support the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of secure Oracle Cloud infrastructure environments. Working within our experienced cloud and DevOps team, you will contribute to designing resilient and scalable cloud solutions that support mission-critical national security systems. This is a Bristol-based role which will involve hybrid working and occasional travelling to our clients' sites.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure Support: Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of Oracle Cloud resources, including compute, storage, and networking components.
- Automation and Scripting: Write and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or shell scripting.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify issues, and assist in the resolution of cloud infrastructure incidents.
- Security and Compliance: Support the implementation of cloud security best practices and compliance with government regulations and standards.
- Backup and Recovery: Help implement backup strategies and disaster recovery solutions to ensure service continuity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, security, and software development teams to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of cloud environments, configurations, and procedures.
- Learning and Development: Stay current with Oracle Cloud services, tools, and best practices through continuous learning and on-the-job experience.
About the candidate
Experience: Approximately 2-6 years' experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, platform engineering, systems administration, DevOps, or related technical roles.
Cloud Technologies: Practical experience working with at least one major cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Prior OCI experience is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.
Infrastructure & Networking: Good understanding of core infrastructure concepts including networking, virtual machines, operating systems, identity and access management, storage, and security principles.
Automation & Scripting: Experience using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell, and exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
DevOps Tooling: Familiarity with source control, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices. Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, containers, or Kubernetes would be advantageous.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues and identify practical solutions.
Communication: Able to communicate technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration: A team player who takes ownership of their work, contributes positively to project delivery, and is keen to learn from experienced colleagues.
Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience and professional certifications.
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law. Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.
Cloud Engineer (Oracle Cloud) employer: Reply Ltd
Reply is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Defence and Security team. With a focus on employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, you will be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages contributions to mission-critical projects. Located in Bristol, this role provides the unique advantage of hybrid working, allowing for flexibility while engaging with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
