Cloud Engineering Specialist ( Secure Services - BT Business Digital)

Job Description

We operate a flexible hybrid working model—3 days together in the office (Manchester), 2 days wherever works for you. However, on occasion, you may be required onsite for up to five days a week to meet business or customer needs.

Please note: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance at the required level is essential for this role. You must have this clearance in place before you can start.

Why this job matters

Join us as a Cloud Engineering Specialist and play a key role in shaping the future of our cloud platforms. You’ll help design, implement, and optimise solutions that drive our organisation forward, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across multiple environments. Your work will empower teams, support innovation, and make a real impact on how we deliver services to our customers and communities. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds—your unique experience could be just what we need to take our cloud strategy to the next level.

What you’ll be doing

• Accountable for the architecture and governance of cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade cloud solutions, including infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, and orchestration.
• Own the lifecycle management of cloud services, from planning and deployment to optimisation and cost control.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust, scalable cloud architectures.
• Drive incident resolution and root cause analysis for complex cloud-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

The skills and experience you'll need

• Proven experience in cloud architecture and engineering across major platforms (AWS (Preferred) , Azure, GCP).
• Strong proficiency in automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of networking, security, and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor team members, with excellent communication skills.
• Expertise in monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization for cloud services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and cloud-native security tools.

Skill profile

Cloud DeploymentCloud StrategyCloud SecurityCloud Architecture/DesignContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Automation & Orchestration

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Benefits

• An annual bonus of up to 10% (company & personal performance dependent)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.