Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

AJW Group are seeking an experienced IT Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team. This hands-on role is crucial for maintaining and optimizing our cloud and on-premise infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, coupled with a passion for solving complex issues in a friendly and approachable manner.

Key duties are:

• Manage and troubleshoot on-premise and cloud environments.

• Deploy infrastructure (Windows/Network/Cloud) using Infrastructure as Code.

• Provide expert technical troubleshooting for managed systems.

• Assist with incident response and post-incident analysis.

• Develop automation strategies for system management using relevant tools.

• Ensure system performance meets SLA objectives.

• Maintain technical documentation for infrastructure and support.

• Provide 3rd line IT support escalation.

• Secure information assets and assist with information security governance.

• Lead projects and deliver on business requirements.

• Ensure critical systems and data are backed up, secure, and recoverable.

Requirements

Our person specification below is by no means exhaustive, and we would like to hear from you if you are interested in the role or in joining AJW Group, despite whether you meet all of our requirements. We will provide training to ensure your success and growth at AJW Group. We welcome informal conversations before making the decision to apply, please direct your request for a pre-application call to people@ajw-group.com.

Essential:

• Experience managing AWS infrastructure (EKS, ECS, Fargate, EC2, S3, API Gateways, Lambdas, ELB/ALB).
• Proficient in creating complex PowerShell scripts.
• Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Knowledge of enterprise network firewalls, switches, routers, VLANs, and networking protocols.
• Experience managing Office 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and file/database clusters.
• Understanding of on-premises infrastructure and VMware.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues under pressure.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with source control tools (e.g., GIT).

• Understanding of Kubernetes and Docker.

• Experience with Nimble storage.

• Familiarity with Linux servers.

• Experience managing Fortinet firewalls and switches.

• Knowledge of Intune device management.

• Experience supporting Oracle databases.

• Basic knowledge of C#, .NET, and Go programming.

• Experience with backup technologies (Veeam).

• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence.

What's in it for you?

Enjoy a monthly team fun budget and support community causes through charity events. Join our vibrant social scene with company-run events and experience a stunning work environment at our state-of-the-art HQ, complete with an onsite gym, bike-for-work scheme, delicious restaurant, discretionary bonus, healthcare, and Perkbox benefits.

🏠 Not local to our state-of-the-art HQ? Don't worry. Relocation support packages are available to make your move to the area easier.

💻 This role may be eligible for hybrid working after 3-month probation (2 days WFH).

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Inclusive recruitment process; let us know about any reasonable adjustments needed.

🌎 AJW Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities.

📝 DBS background check may be required for successful candidates.

See for yourself what it's like to work at AJW Group:

Please note that you may need to undergo a DBS background check if you are successful.

To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’s and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.