Best Practices, Change Control, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Documentation, GitHub, Government, IR (Infrared), Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Order Picking/Packing, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Engineering, Technical Delivery, VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM), Windows PowerShell
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
6 Month Contract
Location: Home / London (2 days a week onsite)
Rate: £550 - £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Skills: Windows Server, Azure, VMware, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, SC Clearance
We're working with a leading technology consultancy delivering into a high-profile central government customer, looking to engage an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on a contract basis.
This is a hands-on role focused on supporting and evolving a modern cloud environment, alongside more traditional infrastructure, within a highly secure and controlled setting.
This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work onsite in central London 2 days a week.
The Role
You'll play a key role in the ongoing development and improvement of the technology estate, working across:
- Cloud-hosted applications using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Fully automated CI/CD pipelines
- Traditional VM-based / Windows environments
You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams, contribute to best practice, and support the wider team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform
- Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
- Work within strict change control and governance frameworks
- Support both cloud and on-premise environments
- Produce clear documentation and share knowledge across the team
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practice
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong experience with Azure and Terraform (IaC)
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions
- Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and implementation
- Experience working in highly controlled / regulated environments
- Strong Windows infrastructure knowledge
- PowerShell scripting experience
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Desirable:
- Experience with Azure Monitoring
- Exposure to C#, SQL Server
- Experience with tools such as Kubernetes, AKS, Helm, Flux or Packer