Cloud Engineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid) Once a month travel Duration: 6-Months Initially IR35 Status: Inside IR35 - £550 per day About the Role: A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to support, develop, and innovate its modern cloud platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving cloud adoption and transformation across enterprise IT systems and services. Key Responsibilities: • Design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud solutions (primarily Azure-based). • Automate operational processes using infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. • Enhance security, availability, and performance of cloud services. • Develop, configure, and support Azure Networking solutions, including Virtual Networks (VNETs), Virtual WAN (VWAN), VPN Gateways, Azure Firewall, and Network Security Groups (NSGs). • Collaborate with developers, architects, and security teams to deliver robust and secure cloud environments. • Provide 3rd line support and resolve complex incidents in the cloud space, including networking-related issues. • Stay up to date with emerging cloud and networking technologies and best practices. Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role. • Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services. • Practical experience with Azure Networking technologies, including VNETs, VWAN, VPN Gateways, Azure Firewall, and traffic routing solutions. • Deep understanding of cloud networking architecture, security principles, DNS, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity. • Experience with Terraform, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps. • Ability to design and support hybrid cloud/on-premises environments. • Proficiency in developing automation scripts and templates for infrastructure management. • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. All candidates must be based in the UK.