Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Description:

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 

Location: Gloucester, Manchester or Central London - on site 5 days 

Due to security clearance requirements candidates must be eligible for or currently hold SC or DV. Candidates must be sole UK national/British citizen and resided in the UK for 10 years and over. 

DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

We believe that hiring a diverse team is crucial to our success and our recruiting decisions are based on your skills and experience as an individual. We actively encourage consistent growth on our journey towards a culture of inclusion and recognise that the people we employ are vital to providing a great customer experience. As such, we have a variety of training, support, and tools available to aid in your continual personal and professional development. Our ongoing goal is to drive innovation and modernise operations across the board, which includes furthering the skills of our colleagues. At DXC, building a better you, builds a better us.

At DXC, one of our platinum accounts has openings for Cloud System Administrators of varying skill levels. The successful candidate will work within a small team which will require a good level of knowledge on DevOps engineering methodologies and that is comfortable working within a cloud development environment. The role involves designing, deploying, managing, and optimising cloud and virtualisation environments across public, private, and hybrid cloud platforms. The ideal candidate would be innovative and analytical with a good eye for detail. Within your role, you will work with a broad range of technologies, including containers, virtualisation, servers, storage, networks, middleware, and database solutions.

Role Responsibilities

 Manage and operate cloud and virtualization infrastructure, ensuring stability and performance.
 Deploy, configure, and optimize virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
 Support cloud migration projects for public and private cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions
 Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across storage, networking, and compute environments
 Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell
 Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices across all infrastructure components
 Document system configurations, policies, and procedures for future reference and audits
 Provide technical guidance and support to other teams as needed

What You Will Bring To The Team

 Excellent organisation and time management skills
 Working to ITIL best practices
 Desire to improve processes, looking for the root cause of a problem
 Willingness to both share your knowledge and learn from others
 A proactive approach towards looking for risks and problems
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 An ability to adapt quickly and work in an agile fashion

Desirable Skills and Technologies

 Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
 Some industry experience, with at least 2+ years in a cloud or virtualization role
 Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes
 Strong experience with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM
 Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
 Knowledge of networking, storage solutions, and Active Directory in cloud environments
 Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python)
 Understanding of IT security best practices, identity management, and compliance
 Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
 Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator).

What We Will Do For You

Competitive Compensation & Pension Scheme – Rewarding your expertise while securing your future.
Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including DXC Select, Perks at Work, and incentive programs for exclusive savings and rewards.
Continuous Learning & Development – Access to upskilling opportunities, career growth resources, and industry-leading training.
Lifestyle Perks – Enjoy options like the Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and more.