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RWS Group

Cloud Platform Engineer

Hybrid

Maidenhead, United kingdom

Freelance

02-12-2025

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Skills

PowerShell Network Security Encryption Kubernetes VMware Networking Architecture Organization Azure AWS cloud platforms Analytics GCP Active Directory Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

We’re seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure using Azure and M365 services. Your expertise will drive innovation, scalability, and reliability for our organization’s cloud solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a deep understanding of Azure technologies.

The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure and identity and access management (IAM) systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud solutions, optimize performance, and ensure security and compliance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Kubernetes, VMware, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Auth0, with a strong understanding of security principles, IAM policies, and automation.

This is a fixed-term contract.

About Product & Technology

Product & Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Product & Technology is responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company. Additionally, we oversee the development and maintenance of core applications essential for the seamless operation of various functions across the organization. We are committed to driving and executing future roadmaps that are in line with the overall strategic direction of RWS.

With a global reach, Product & Technology provides support services to over 7500 end users worldwide. We take pride in managing the information security operation and safeguarding all our assets. Our core functions encompass Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, Enterprise Platforms, With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, Product & Technology ensures a strong presence across all regions, enabling efficient and effective support to our global operations.

Key Responsibilities

Job Overview

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Deployment:

Collaborate with architects and development teams to design and implement scalable cloud solutions using Azure, AWS, or GCP.
Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, Serverless/Logic Apps, and Log Analytics Workspaces.
Deploy and manage cloud Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads.
Oversee VMware environments, ensuring seamless integration with cloud infrastructure.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory, Entra ID, and IAM environments.
Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and policies across cloud and on-prem environments.
Design and implement automation solutions for IAM tasks, including RBAC and security policy configurations.
Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related issues in Active Directory, Entra ID, and IAM systems.
Design and implement security policies such as Azure Conditional Access, RBAC, and PKI infrastructure.
Monitor and audit IAM activities, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Security and Compliance:

Implement security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, network security groups, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Monitor compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
Design and implement Azure security policies, including encryption and network security configurations.
Stay up to date on security technologies, ensuring the security of cloud resources and IAM systems.

Optimization and Troubleshooting:

Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Implement automation for resource provisioning and scaling using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure and identity-related issues promptly.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and IAM problems.

Continuous Learning and Innovation:

Keep up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in cloud services and identity management.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, methodologies, and services to enhance cloud and IAM efficiency.

Skills & Experience

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services (e.g., Azure Active Directory, Entra ID, Auth0).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native applications.
Experience managing and optimizing VMware and cloud-based infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of security controls, policies, and compliance

About the Company

We are the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and intellectual property services. We help our customers to connect with people globally by communicating business critical content at scale, and enabling the protection and realization of their ideas and innovations. We work with 90 of top 100 global brands, the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 20 patent filers worldwide. Know more