The Department is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to support the delivery and operation of critical gateway, cloud and network services. Working within a specialist team, you will help maintain secure, reliable and modern connectivity across the Department's cloud and hybrid environments. The role involves implementing and supporting core network capabilities, monitoring infrastructure performance, developing documentation and contributing to technical projects. You will collaborate closely with Architecture and Cyber Security teams to ensure solutions align with departmental standards and security requirements. Candidates with strong network engineering experience in complex environments are highly desirable. The key duties of the position include Implement, operate, and support core gateway and network services, including datacentre and cloud connectivity, DNS and domain management, email and web proxy services, and F5 BIG-IP load balancing and access management. Manage and maintain key network capabilities such as ICON, internet gateways, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies, monitoring and observability tools, and remote access or site-to-site VPN solutions. Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure to ensure high availability, strong performance, and ongoing compliance with security requirements. Develop and maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing and skills development across the team. Participate in network projects from planning through to deployment, ensuring solutions meet technical, security, and operational specifications. Work collaboratively with Architecture and Cyber Security teams to ensure solutions follow departmental standards, best practices, and security compliance measures. Assess and confirm that services, tools, and implemented solutions are effective, fit for purpose, and support business needs. Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring solutions and decisions are well understood and aligned with business requirements.
