Senior Cloud Engineer - Network

Base Location: Havant, Reading, Perth and Glasgow

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time 

The role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the technical components that comprise SSE’s Cloud environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business requirements and best practices in cloud architecture and design

You will

• Work with business stakeholders throughout the whole cloud lifecycle, providing comprehensive support to transform and modernise their application portfolios.
• Act as a trusted advisor and bridge between the cloud team and stakeholders, and so must be able to provide regular progress updates and flag any issues as appropriate.
• Support stakeholders to adopt and leverage the latest Cloud Native Application Architecture patterns, delivering scalable, resilient and performant solutions.
• Ensure all architecture and Cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and development for the immediate team and act as an evangelist within the organisation for engineering practices

You have

• Strong hands-on experience with prominent cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including virtual network configuration, routing, load balancing, and security controls.
• Ability to design and implement network architecture within Cloud. Including creation of scalable and highly available network topologies, subnetting strategies, and network segmentation for optimal performance and security.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and/or Linux) is desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and the ability to write software scripts in at least one general-purpose programming -language (Python, Go, Java).
• Strong communication skills to be able to collaborate with teams across the organisation to help support SSE's cloud adoption.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.