Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS)

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS)
Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office
My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks
  • Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows
  • Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability
  • Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes
    About You
    You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams.
    Essential experience and skills:
  • Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure
  • Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure
  • High proficiency in at least two of the following:
    • Docker (AWS ECS)
    • Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK
    • Nagios
    • Windows Server (IIS)
    • Linux
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls)
    • x86 server hardware
  • Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects
    Desirable experience:
  • Familiarity with Cloudflare
  • Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards
    If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed)
    Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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