Cloud Operations Engineer in Cheltenham
Job Description
Cloud Operations Engineer Location: Cheltenham (full-time onsite)Salary: Up to £50,000 base + package + shift allowance (30% shift premium)NOTE: Candidates for this opportunity must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.This is an opportunity to join a secure cloud infrastructure team supporting critical workloads in a highly controlled, cutting-edge environment.Youll be part of a 24/7 operations function, gaining exposure to advanced, air-gapped cloud platforms and building hands-on expertise in modern infrastructure, Kubernetes, and automation tooling.What youll be doingActing as first-line support for secure cloud users, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a live production environmentManaging and progressing support tickets, ensuring clear diagnosis, resolution, or escalationSupporting high-priority incidents using established runbooks and operational proceduresDeveloping deep technical knowledge of secure, air-gapped cloud platformsContributing to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational toil and enhance system reliabilityCollaborating with engineering teams to identify bugs, failures, and optimisation opportunitiesWhat were looking for1+ year of commercial experience in a cloud, infrastructure, or support roleStrong foundation in Linux systems administrationExposure to production support / live service environmentsHands-on experience or familiarity with:Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)KubernetesNetworking concepts and troubleshooting using Linux toolsA proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capabilityWillingness to learn and develop within highly secure, non-standard cloud environmentsWorking pattern & environmentOnsite working in CheltenhamParticipation in a 24/7/365 shift rota (with additional shift premium)Opportunity to work within a high-security, mission-critical infrastructure environmentThis role is ideal for someone early in their cloud career who wants exposure to complex, high-stakes environments and a fast track into advanced infrastructure operations.If youre a technically curious problem-solver ready to build real depth in cloud operations, apply today.TPBN1_UKTJ