Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
Hybrid
Castleford, United Kingdom
Full Time
13-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Purpose
The Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer will be the technical authority on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) at PTSG, driving the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and cost optimization. This role will play a pivotal part in PTSG’s cloud transformation journey, focusing initially on the migration from third party datacentres (SCC) to GCP while ensuring seamless integration with existing IT operations and business systems.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CTO, Data Team, IT Ops, and Security to ensure cloud solutions align with business goals. Additionally, the role will provide 3rd/4th line support, assist with complex troubleshooting, and ensure effective documentation and handover to IT Operations.
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced GCP professional to help drive PTSG’s cloud transformation, working at the forefront of cloud engineering. The Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimising GCP services, while also ensuring seamless integration with PTSG’s hybrid IT landscape.
If you are a GCP expert with a passion for cloud technology and a proactive mindset, we encourage you to apply and be a key player in PTSG’s cloud evolution!
Key Accountabilities (major end results the job is expected to achieve):
Cloud Engineering & Migration
Drive the technical implementation of PTSG’s GCP migration, ensuring minimal business disruption.
Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures in GCP aligned with PTSG’s cloud-first strategy.
Establish best practices for GCP adoption, including security, cost management, and governance.
Ensure the integration of GCP services with PTSG’s Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments.
Evaluate, test, and introduce new GCP services to optimise performance and cost.
Cloud Security & Compliance
Oversee IAM policies, firewall configurations, and security rules within GCP to enforce least privilege access and compliance.
Ensure all cloud solutions comply with industry security standards and PTSG’s IT policies.
Work alongside the CISO to implement robust security controls across cloud platforms.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform for automated provisioning.
Automate routine cloud management tasks to enhance operational efficiency.
Support the adoption of DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines for cloud workloads.
Support & Collaboration
Act as the primary escalation point for complex GCP-related incidents (3rd/4th line support).
Assist the IT Ops team with troubleshooting cloud-related performance and security issues.
Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing best practices and knowledge.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all cloud-related services.
Cost Optimisation & Performance Monitoring
Optimise GCP cost structures, ensuring cloud services deliver value for money.
Implement cloud monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure high availability and performance.
Regularly review cloud spend and performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Job Context / Key Challenges
PTSG is a fast growing Private Equity backed organisation. It is highly acquisitive and the demand for IT service and support is high. Although structured in 5 Divisions, there are over 25 operating businesses making the business landscape complex and challenging.
IT is a critical part of the current and future success of PTSG and this is a key role in the success of IT. At present, IT is several distinct environments supported by multiple teams that has developed as the company has acquired but often not technically integrated companies over recent years. This will be brought together as one organisation / budget at start 2025 and then a process of integrating IT infrastructure and systems will take place building a standard platform for future growth. Not everything will be integrated depending on the ROI.
This platform will need to (over time) move from disparate, largely unconnected systems to a joined up platform sharing processes and data models integrated to minimise manual handoffs and spreadsheet type activity.
Some decisions have been made eg Google Cloud Platform for hosting, data / analytics and API’s; Microsoft for office productivity and CRM; Sage in short term for Finance, with plans to gradually coalesce on a handful of operational / engineering systems including Dynamics 365 integrated into the standard back office platform.
The role holder will help drive our cloud and infrastructure strategic roadmap within the context of the agreed IT strategy.
Role Dimensions
Reports to: Head of Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms
Works closely with: CIO, CTO, CISO, IT Ops, Data Team
Impact: Directly responsible for the technical leadership and delivery of PTSG’s GCP environment, ensuring best-in-class cloud solutions.
Location: Hybrid working, with occasional site visits as required.
Person Profile (Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill And Experience)
Essential Skills & Experience
Extensive experience in GCP architecture and administration, with a proven track record in cloud migrations.
Strong knowledge of IAM, networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks within GCP.
Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
Proficiency in cloud networking, VPC design, firewall rules, and hybrid connectivity.
Expertise in troubleshooting and supporting cloud environments at a 3rd/4th line level.
Strong ability to document, train, and hand over solutions to operational teams.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience working in multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Familiarity with Microsoft 365, hybrid identity solutions (Entra ID), and SaaS integrations.
Experience with cloud cost management tools and FinOps practices.
Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
Organisation Structure (place In The Organisation)
Reports to the Head of Cloud and Infrastructure Platforms
About the Company
Protecting People, Property and Places. Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) is the UK’s leading provider of specialist services to the FM and construction sectors, offering a range of industry-leading services across its five divisions: PTSG Access & Safety Ltd, PTSG Electrical Services Ltd, PTSG Building Access Specialists Ltd, PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd and PTSG Water Treatment Ltd. Our highly-trained teams offer full UK coverage to clients in all industries. Headquartered in Castleford, West Yorkshire, and with 48 ... Know more
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