Business Area: IT
Place of Work: Liverpool
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career.
Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.
About the role
As a Cloud Systems Engineer, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.
This role offers a great opportunity to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure.
You will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of cloud environments, supporting business applications and data platforms.
The engineer will work closely with platform, technology architecture, operations, and security teams to deliver robust cloud solutions.
Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
What you will be doing
* Design and manage Azure infrastructure, including AD, VMs, networking, storage, and compliance
* Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform; automate tasks with PowerShell and Python
* Implement and support Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric for data and analytics workloads
* Monitor environments with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
* Lead technical handovers, mentor teams, and ensure smooth transition to support
* Collaborate across teams and projects, ensuring cloud solutions align with business needs
* Contribute to governance, policy updates, and development of new models for deployed tech
About you
We understand that candidates may not meet every requirement. If you're excited about working with us and have most of the skills or experience, please apply.
To be successful, you will have:
* Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and core cloud services
* Proficiency in Azure administration and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
* Skills in automation and scripting using PowerShell and Python
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Solid understanding of cloud security principles and governance
* Experience with Azure monitoring and logging tools
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact.
We are committed to your development, recognizing and supporting each individual's career path with an engaged management team.
Here at USS, we promote a friendly, flexible culture with excellent benefits!
How we will reward you
* Generous annual leave
* High-quality pension scheme
* Supportive policies including enhanced sickness pay and family-friendly leave
* Contributions towards your personal development and wellbeing
* Health and wellbeing services, private healthcare, discounted gym memberships
* Learning and development opportunities
* Employee Volunteer Days
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
We value diversity and inclusion, creating a culture where everyone can be themselves. Our purpose is to serve our members, guided by our core value of integrity.
About us
Founded in 1974, USS is the principal pension scheme for UK universities and higher education institutions, working with around 330 employers to secure the futures of over 528,000 members and their families.
We are one of the UK's largest pension schemes, with assets of around £ (as of March 2023). For more information, visit our website.
USS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the hiring process.
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