What Jobs are available for Cloud Technologies in the United Kingdom?

Overview

Job Title: Research Fellow (Cloud Technologies)
Department/School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems
Campus: Derry-Londonderry
Salary: £48,822 - £58,260
Duration: Fixed-term until 28 February 2029 - Full-time
Closing Date: 9 November at 23:30
Reference Number:

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

The postholder will be a full-time, dedicated researcher for the Enterprise Digitalisation and Transformation Alliance (E-DATA) within the Ulster team, responsible for high-quality research and commercialisation activities.

We may create a 12 month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department/Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

The postholder will be required to have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a cognate discipline
• A PhD in Computer Science or Engineering
• Experience in deploying, managing, and scaling virtual servers (e.g., AWS EC2) and serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, API Gateway)
• Experience with managed cloud database services, such as AWS RDS

Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk)

Ulster University holds a silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our university website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based infrastructures that support scalable IT and business applications.

• Designed and implemented cloud-based architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Migrated on-premise applications to cloud platforms.
• Defined cloud security standards and compliance guidelines.
• Monitored and optimized cloud performance.
• Designed disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Integrated ERP and business software with cloud platforms.
• Managed identity and access in cloud environments.
• Conducted cost optimization of cloud services.
• Collaborated with developers for cloud-native solutions.
• Supported containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
• Maintained cloud infrastructure documentation.
• Advised business teams on cloud strategy.
• Conducted training sessions for cloud adoption.
• Ensured scalability and availability of systems.

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Must currently hold highest UK government clearance.

As a critical part of the Infrastructure Team, we support our customers in their journey to refactor, replatform and rehost their mission critical systems into AWS.

We deliver mission value by transforming our customers systems, improving reliability, reducing costs and enabling organisational agility by utilising Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps techniques.

• Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.
• Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognised through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel
• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

• Working with stakeholders to design AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
• Designing and building solutions in AWS
• Administering systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems
• Designing and troubleshooting IP networking systems for AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
• Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling

• Proven experience working within IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration, with recent roles in Technical or Team Leadership positions;
• Amazon Web Services Certified to Associate level with experience of designing, deploying and administering cloud based solutions;
• Extensive experience of administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large corporate environments;
• Extensive experience of designing, deploying and troubleshooting IPv4 Networking, including Subnetting, OSPF Routing, VLANs and VPNs;
• Experience of automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python;

“Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting some Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to the customer and building that same solution using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling.

This variety helps the role feel ‘fresh’ and I always finish each day feeling like I’ve learnt something new!”

Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions @ Northrop Grumman UK

Our focused and flexible Infrastructure Team consists of industry leading practitioners in engineering and systems administration across all specialisms and experience, working with multiple customer sets and system classifications, on both public cloud and on premise.

We work collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions to extremely complex problems, providing our team a broad range of experiences from which to develop new skills and learning across the latest Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps toolsets.

Diversity is at the heart of our success. Our team share experience, knowledge and new thinking gained from a wide range of backgrounds perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other elements across several industries. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from communities currently under-represented within our industry. We treat everyone with respect and foster safe and inclusive environments.

Our customers operate in unique environments which offer new and exciting challenges every day, cultivating a place where you can learn and thrive, working alongside the best minds in industry. We’ll give you space to develop your career, where your ideas can shape the future of our dynamic business.

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

What You’ll Be Working On:
️ Designing, implementing, and managing security architectures for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
️ Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments on cloud infrastructure to identify and mitigate security threats
️ Managing and securing cloud-based services, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and data protection
️ Collaborating with DevOps and development teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
️ Monitoring cloud environments for suspicious activity and responding to security incidents

What We’re Looking For:
️ Proven experience as a Cloud Security Engineer or in a similar cloud security role
️ Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices, including identity management, encryption, and access control
️ Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated security tools (e.g., AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center)
️ Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and ISO 27001
️ Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or CompTIA Security+ are a plus

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UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Highest Level of Government Clearance

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary: £66,000 - £99,000

About Your Opportunity

As a critical part of the Infrastructure Team, we support our customers in their journey to refactor, replatform and rehost their mission critical systems into AWS. We deliver mission value by transforming our customers systems, improving reliability, reducing costs and enabling organisational agility by utilising Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps techniques.

Your Benefits

• Flexible working schedules - we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Talk to us at the application stage about any scheduling preferences you may have.
• Flexible Benefits Package – choose which NGUKL benefits you want to satisfy your personal needs. Core Benefits provided for you are Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – exceptional performance is recognised through our annual incentive programme which is awarded to top performers who excel
• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Working with stakeholders to design AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
• Designing and building solutions in AWS
• Administering systems based on Linux and Windows operating systems
• Designing and troubleshooting IP networking systems for AWS and hybrid-cloud systems
• Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling

Your Experience

• Proven experience working within IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration, with recent roles in Technical or Team Leadership positions;
• Amazon Web Services Certified to Associate level with experience of designing, deploying and administering cloud based solutions;
• Extensive experience of administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large corporate environments;
• Extensive experience of designing, deploying and troubleshooting IPv4 Networking, including Subnetting, OSPF Routing, VLANs and VPNs;
• Experience of automating tasks using Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python;

About Our Future Team

Life as a Cloud Engineer is an exceptionally rewarding role where no two days are truly the same. You can be troubleshooting some Python code in a Lambda function, designing complex solutions, presenting to the customer and building that same solution using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling. This variety helps the role feel ‘fresh’ and I always finish each day feeling like I’ve learned something new! – Kris, Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer, National Security Solutions @ Northrop Grumman UK

We promote collaboration to achieve more than we could imagine, together. And within a respectful and inspirational environment, we value what you say and do. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Overview

Cloud Solutions Engineer - Modern Workplace

To £60,000 Work from Anywhere! 10 + days Study Leave per annum!

As a Cloud-first company and a Microsoft Gold Partner, my client fully embraces the cloud and are recognised leaders in helping companies transform and innovate. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience helping organisations with the successful deployments of the right technology to unlock their potential.

They’re looking for an experienced Modern Workplace Engineer who will be responsible for engaging external customers and undertaking the implementation, migration, and provision of consultancy services to Cloud Infrastructures following industry best practices.

• Engaging with external customers to understand and shape requirements to achieved desired business outcomes
• Collaborates with the Sales and commercial teams to contribute to commercial proposals on solution designs.
• Follows structured cloud adoption methodologies undertaking planning, design and documentation, migration, transition, and ongoing optimisation of non-complex services.
• Embrace the adoption of Microsoft Framework related to Modern Workplace to drive efficiency, governance, and standardisation of repeatable solutions.
• Can act as a Technical lead and mentor colleagues to share knowledge

SME knowledge level and practical skills related to Microsoft 365 + Cloud including some of the following:

• Endpoint Manager/Intune product suite
• Azure AD / Entra and Microsoft Defender
• Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Onedrive
• Azure IaaS, AVD
• Identity and Access Management (MFA, SSO, Conditional Access etc)
• Knowledge and experience with PowerShell and ability to write PowerShell scripts.
• Windows deployment tooling experience
• Solid understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem, and related technology/solution concepts
• Experienced in implementing Cloud solutions using structured methodologies

When you join this organisation, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to work with a team of like minded individuals who enjoy working with a diverse range of customers. They value your opinions and feedback and are also committed to providing a range of comprehensive benefits to reward you for the high quality of work you will deliver.

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 over time.
• Company bonus
• Strong investment for your technical and professional growth.
• Employee Assistance, Health Cash Plan + flu vaccination vouchers.
• Flexible work options

If this role is of interest, then submit your CV and let’s have a conversation about your next opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Lead cloud migration projects
• Optimize performance of cloud applications
• Implement automation and CI/CD pipelines
• Manage containerized environments with Docker/Kubernetes
• Ensure cloud security best practices
• Support disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Monitor system performance dashboards
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams
• Ensure compliance with IT governance policies
• Support scalability of business applications
• Prepare documentation of cloud architecture
• Provide training to IT teams on cloud operations
• Research and adopt emerging cloud technologies
• Deliver innovative cloud-based business solutions

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, andtogether we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, andtransport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across theUK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Flexible working - We operate in a Hybrid working environment, where you will be required to come into your designated office 2 days per week.

This is an interesting and varied role where you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI enabled solutions on the Azure and wider Microsoft 365 platform. You will utilise Microsoft low code tools such as Copilot Studio, Teams toolkit and the Power Platform to deliver solutions where appropriate, whilst having the knowledge to code directly to underlying models when required. The role will allow you to develop your skills in areas such as machine learning, cognitive services, and cloud-based AI operations.

The successful candidate will work within a wider development team to create innovative AI enabled solutions where appropriate, applying the latest advancements in AI and Azure technologies to solve complex business problems. Confident in deploying and operating a variety of systems to ensure that all environments are available, reliable, secure, and able to meet the demands placed upon them.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and implementing AI solutions using Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and Bot Services

Developing and maintaining scalable and secure cloud-based applications on the Azure, Power and wider Microsoft 365 platforms

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and Azure technologies and incorporating them into projects

Providing technical leadership and mentorship to other team members

Ensuring best practices in AI development, including data privacy and ethical considerations.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of the Microsoft stack, particularly Azure

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient in low code tools such as Power Platform, Copilot Studio and Teams Toolkit

Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

A self-starter, happy to work in isolation or as part of a larger team and able to use your own initiative rather than always relying on direction from others

Appreciate the importance of high availability and secure systems and infrastructure.

Ability to communicate at all levels of an organisation with the ability to work effectively as part of a team

A keen interest in technology and the IT market.

Any experience of the below is a plus:

Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Certification in Azure AI Engineer Associate or similar is a plus.

We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by completing our online application

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Take your first steps towards a new and exciting career in Cloud Computing.

e-Careers is a dynamic and forward-thinking training company that is dedicated to changing lives through innovative training solutions.

The market is facing a severe skills shortage for newly trained AWS Solutions Architects. e-Careers will provide you with the training and certifications before matching you to an employer where you will undergo a remote work experience programme. If successful, our employer will offer you a full-time paid job.

We are looking for motivated and ambitious individuals who may not have any prior experience but have the hunger to start a career in cloud computing.

What the Traineeship Offers:

1. 6 months of online, instructor-led training through weekend classes
2. Official AWS certifications
3. Mentoring and coaching
4. Hands-on-labs and practical experience
5. Guaranteed remote work experience

The Process

Training -> AWS Certifications -> Work Experience

Who Should Apply

Anyone who is interested in a career in cloud computing, irrespective of prior experience or knowledge, but is willing to go through a training programme prior to being introduced to an employer.

• No prior experience or knowledge in IT or cloud computing necessary

• Individuals must be willing to learn through a part-time, online training programme that lasts 6 months before starting work as an AWS Solutions Architect.
• A good grasp of English is essential

Additional Information:

• Become a qualified AWS Solutions Architect within 6 months
• Guaranteed work experience
• The fastest way to launch a career in cloud computing for individuals who have little to no prior experience
• All training and work experience is done remote / online.