Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer – AWS / Azure / Cato Networks£500–£575 per day | Inside IR35 | Fully Remote | Immediate StartI'm currently recruiting for a Cloud Engineer to join a leading UK technology services and solutions provider, supporting a major UK energy and utilities organisation on its cloud infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.This is an immediate-start contract running until 31st March 2027, with a strong likelihood of a further six-month minimum extension.The RoleYou will join a central Cloud Engineering team, helping design, develop and enhance cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks and platform services. You'll play a key role in supporting cloud migration, improving platform resilience and availability, and enabling the adoption of modern cloud-native architectures.The role will also involve supporting a proof of concept (PoC) for Cato Networks, specifically its SD-WAN capabilities, alongside wider cloud infrastructure and network security initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and enhance cloud infrastructure across AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation and configuration management solutions.Develop deployment frameworks, self-service capabilities and CI/CD pipelines.Support cloud migration, platform transformation and cloud-native architecture initiatives.Contribute to a proof of concept for Cato Networks SD-WAN, supporting testing, validation and implementation activities.Apply knowledge of Zero Trust networking, network security and modern connectivity architectures.Collaborate with architects, product owners and engineering teams to deliver cloud platform improvements.Identify opportunities to improve automation, operational efficiency, resilience and service availability.Essential Skills & ExperienceHands-on experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure.Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, or configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.Exposure to CI/CD tooling, including GitHub, GitLab or Azure DevOps.Scripting or software development experience using Python, Go, Java or a similar language.Understanding of cloud-native architectures, networking fundamentals and network security principles.Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.Desirable ExperienceExperience with Cato Networks, particularly SD-WAN and/or Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).Previous involvement in SD-WAN or SASE proof-of-concept projects.Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Architecture.Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.AWS or Azure certifications, or ITIL Foundation.Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.Contract DetailsRate: £500–£575 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Start date: ImmediateInitial duration: Until 31st March 2027Extension: Strong likelihood of a further six-month minimum extensionWorking arrangement: Fully remoteIf you're a Cloud Engineer with strong AWS/Azure and automation experience, particularly with exposure to Cato Networks, SD-WAN or Zero Trust networking, I'd be keen to speak with you.