AWS Cloud Engineer

Cambridge
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AWS Cloud Engineer | 6 Month initial contract | £450-£500 InsideIR35 | Onsite 2 days per week- Cambridge

My client is looking for someone to join their platform team to help with Infrastructure modernisation. You will be supporting both on-prem VMware environments & AWS Cloud services. 

Key requirements: 

Manage and optimise AWS services, especially EC2, EBS, IAM basics, and Security Groups.

Support and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including patching and performance issues.

Work on improving and automating the hosting platform across hybrid setups.

Collaborate with cloud, network, and security teams to maintain stable, secure services.

Bring strong experience in VMware/vSphere, Windows Server, and hybrid troubleshooting, with bonus skills in Linux, NSX, and automation tools.

This role does not offer sponsorship.

AWS Cloud Engineer | 6 Month initial contract | £450-£500 InsideIR35 | Onsite 2 days per week- Cambridge

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