3rd Line Cloud Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc
Norton Canes, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 56K

Job location

Norton Canes, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Engineering
Databases
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Amazon DynamoDB
Subnetting
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Python
Linux System Administration
Microsoft SQL Server
MongoDB
MySQL
Routing
NoSQL
Windows Domain
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Powershell
SQL Databases
Amazon Connect
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Autoscaling
Cloudformation
Operational Systems
Functional Programming
Serverless Computing
ServiceNow

Job description

  • Provide comprehensive support for all business units and manages AWS infrastructure services, including CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and AWS Backup, ensuring maximum availability and value.
  • Resolving customer issues via ServiceNow, continuously learning new technologies, automating business processes with AWS tools and AI, and recommending infrastructure improvements for stability and innovation.
  • Providing insights on new technologies, creating operational documentation, managing infrastructure costs, supporting contact center services with AWS Connect, conducting DR testing, reducing incidents through root cause analysis, and performing platform maintenance (patching, upgrades).
  • Participation in disaster recovery exercises and on-call arrangements is also required.

Requirements

Essential:

  • Candidates should have a basic understanding of AWS Cloud services (Cloudformation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS Backup, Amazon Connect) and networking (Direct Connect, VPNs, subnetting, routing, WAFs, VPCs).
  • At least 18 months proven experience in supporting a Windows Server domain utilising operating systems 2016 and above, including the ongoing maintenance and support from both an operational and security perspective, while also having strong knowledge of services such as Active Directory, Group Policy and DNS.
  • Required skills also include previous experience or use of scripting/automation (PowerShell/Python), cloud provisioning/configuration, with experience deploying infrastructure as code.
  • The role will allow you to challenge conventional infrastructure ideas (PaaS, serverless), collaborating with design teams, good customer-facing and diagnostic skills, and the ability to work under pressure, and automate deployments (infrastructure as code).

Desirable:

  • Azure & Google Cloud experience; Linux administration; MCSA/E/D; SC Cleared
  • To be willing to work towards or have achieved, the AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent.
  • Worked in a DevOps environment or have a basic understanding of these principles.
  • Full driving license.
  • Previous experience or use of Amazon Connect services.
  • Also advantageous: Broad technology experience with pragmatic application; Azure cloud & Entra ID expertise; Ability to translate complex technical issues; Experience managing auto-scaling & financially-efficient systems; SQL and NoSQL database experience (SQL Server, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB).

Benefits & conditions

Salary: OTE in the region of up to £56062.50 plus other Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days in our Head office, Cannock, WS11 8JP (other locations will be considered)

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary and 17.5% bonus
  • Access to our company pension scheme
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  • One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

About the company

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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