Job Description
Hybrid Cloud Specialist (VMware/ AWS)
Location: Bristol (hybrid- 2 days a week onsite)
Duration: FTC until August 2026Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Are you a hybrid cloud expert ready to shape the future of network research and innovation? We're looking for a Hybrid Cloud Specialist to join a cutting-edge national research initiative focused on next-generation communications and infrastructure.
Hybrid Cloud Specialist - About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to become a key technical authority within a flagship UK-wide research platform. You'll be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing hybrid cloud environments-both public (AWS) and on-premises (VMware)-to support advanced R&D
You'll collaborate with researchers, technical teams, and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions, contribute to grant applications, and influence the evolution of a national hybrid cloud infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing
* Deploy, build and manage multi-tenancy cloud platforms (VMware & AWS)
* Provide expert input into infrastructure design, procurement, and deployment
* Support experimental research through cloud engineering and troubleshooting
* Lead technical documentation and compliance efforts
What You'll Bring
Essential:
* Proven expertise in hybrid cloud engineering (VMware & AWS)
* Advanced knowledge of VMware technologies (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, vCloud, NSX)
* Strong AWS experience (VPC, IAM, EC2, Lambda, EKS, etc.)
* Solid networking and security skills
* Excellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Relevant qualifications or 3+ years of hands-on experience
Desirable:
* Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
* Familiarity with OpenStack, OpenShift, Azure, and monitoring tools
* Understanding of cloud financial management and orchestration
What We Offer
* A collaborative, research-driven environment
* Opportunities to influence national infrastructure
* Professional development and training
* A chance to work on a high-profile, future-focused project
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of hybrid cloud research and innovation.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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