Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Join METCLOUD – Securing the Future of Sovereign Cloud and AI. METCLOUD is an award-winning Cloud Security Service Provider at the forefront of the UK’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, recognised as a key driver of UK data sovereignty. As organisations increasingly adopt cloud, AI, and Generative AI technologies, the need for secure, compliant, and sovereign platforms is growing, and METCLOUD is leading the way.

With sovereign cloud, AI, and cybersecurity adoption projected to grow significantly over the next decade, this is a great opportunity to join a company at the intersection of cloud security, artificial intelligence, and national digital resilience. We are not only enabling innovation but also securing it. METCLOUD specialises in sovereign, private, and public cloud security, delivering innovative, tailored services that seamlessly align with our clients’ operational, regulatory, and security requirements.

We leverage cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, alongside AI and Generative AI capabilities, to enhance threat detection, automate security operations, and protect sensitive workloads, including AI-driven applications and data pipelines, across complex cloud environments. Headquartered in Birmingham, METCLOUD aims to build a globally recognised brand known for trusted, secure cloud and AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions. Our platforms help organisations safely adopt AI and Generative AI while keeping full control over their data, models, and intellectual property.

Our people are central to our success. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, so our teams can work with the latest cloud, security, and AI technologies and make a tangible impact in a fast-growing market. If you are passionate about cloud security, AI, Generative AI, and shaping the future of sovereign digital infrastructure, METCLOUD offers an exciting opportunity to join a company defining the next era of secure cloud services.

About the Role

METCLOUD is seeking an experienced and driven Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing technical team.

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, automating, and supporting enterprise-grade cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions across both customer and internal environments. You will play a key role in cloud transformation projects, infrastructure modernisation, and the delivery of secure, resilient, and highly available platforms.

Working closely with service delivery, project teams, and customers, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the future of our cloud services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support cloud infrastructure solutions across Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
• Manage and maintain production cloud platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, resilience, and security.
• Monitor and proactively manage infrastructure, identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex infrastructure incidents and problems.
• Lead cloud migration, modernisation, and transformation projects from architecture through to implementation.
• Configure and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Implement and maintain security controls, identity management, compliance standards, and patch management processes.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, build guides, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Service Desk, Project Delivery, DevOps, and Customer Success teams to deliver solutions effectively.
• Engage with vendors and cloud providers to resolve issues and improve platform performance.
• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise and contributing to solution designs and proposals.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing knowledge and promoting technical best practices.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Knowledge of AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies, including:
  • Terraform
  • Bicep
  • ARM Templates
  • CloudFormation
• Strong networking knowledge, including:
  • VPNs
  • DNS
  • Routing
  • Firewalls
  • Hybrid connectivity
• Experience with:
  • Windows Server
  • Linux Administration
  • Virtualisation Platforms
  • Kubernetes
• Strong scripting and automation skills using:
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Bash
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as:
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins

• Strong understanding of:
  • Cloud Security
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Monitoring & Alerting
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Compliance Frameworks
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering roles.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cloud environments.
• Experience delivering cloud migration and infrastructure transformation projects.
• Experience supporting production and business-critical systems.
• Experience working within managed service, consultancy, or customer-facing environments.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based service management processes.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• HPE Server Hardware
• HPE Alletra Storage
• Hyper-V Failover Clustering
• Veeam Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions
• Microsoft 365 technologies including:
  • Entra ID
  • Intune
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Purview
• On-Premises Infrastructure including:
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Microsoft Exchange
• Advanced networking technologies including:
  • VLANs
  • VPNs
  • Routing
  • Switching
  • Firewalls

Qualifications

Relevant certifications are highly desirable, including:

• Microsoft Azure Certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500 or equivalent)
• AWS Certifications
• Kubernetes Certifications (CKA / CKAD)
• ITIL Foundation
• Security Certifications (Security , CISSP, SC-200, SC-300)
• Networking Certifications (CCNA, Network )

Benefits

• Salary negotiable
• 25 days annual holiday bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (after the qualifying period)
• Private Health Care (after 1 year of completed service)
• Private Life Insurance
• Great working environment with a young and passionate team
• Part of a company which strives to invest in People (training, wellbeing programs)
• WFH - 1 day per week (after the qualifying period)