Join to apply for the Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer role at Sword Group. Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
We have an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join our technically focused solutions engineering team as a Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of industry‑leading technology stacks. The role takes place primarily during UK core business hours with participation in an on‑call escalation engineering rota required.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and deploying a range of modern infrastructure solutions across data and cloud preferably within regulated environments (finance, energy, public sector)
- Experience working within a project team, with personal responsibility for specific technical deliverables
- Experience providing high quality design documentation (high level design / low level design / as built design / operational manuals)
- Evidence of experience across at least 50% of the following technical skills:
Technical Skills
- Windows and/or Linux server environment build and administration
- Enterprise virtualization technologies such as Nutanix, VMware, and/or Hyper‑V
- Design and/or implementation of public cloud infrastructure services on Azure and/or AWS
- Active Directory & Entra ID identity services deployment and administration
- Microsoft 365 Intune for endpoint management deployment and administration
- Microsoft 365 productivity services deployment (Exchange Online / SharePoint Online / Teams, etc.)
- Knowledge of relevant governance standards and frameworks (Azure Well Architected Framework, NCSC Cyber Essentials, CIS Security Benchmarks, etc.)
- Virtual Desktop solutions (Cloud or on‑premise)
- Excellent technical problem‑solving skills and the ability to think strategically
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams to deliver large or complex multidisciplinary projects
- Ability to write clear and concise technical documentation as part of project delivery
- Confidence in passing general security vetting procedures such as disclosure checking and a criminal history search
- Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator / Architect, AWS Solutions Administrator / Architect, Microsoft Certified Professional, Nutanix Certified Administrator or similar industry‑recognised accreditations related to the role would be a definite plus
Benefits
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams.
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, you can expect the following:
- Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
- Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance.
- A Fantastic Benefits Package: An attractive annual leave allowance, enhanced family‑friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well‑being, insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more.
At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer. We ensure fair and equal consideration for all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms and value individuals from all backgrounds.
If we can do anything to make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.
