TL;DR

Cloud Engineering Specialist (DevOps/OpenStack): Independently implements and leads the design of core infrastructure and security services in on-premises environments with an accent on automating time-intensive processes and managing CI/CD pipelines. Focus on ensuring highly available, scalable, and secure services while resolving complex infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.

Location: Hybrid in London or Bristol, United Kingdom. Requires 3 days a week in the office.

Company

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What you will do

Lead and review cloud system designs to assure performance, security, and scalability.
Manage automation initiatives for cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and DevOps deployment.
Communicate with key stakeholders to influence cloud-native system adoption and effective platform use.
Deliver consultative advice through advanced technical knowledge on system architecture and solutions.
Execute complex data analyses to make decisions on investing in efficiency and cloud management tools.
Mentor other cloud engineers and continuously develop and share knowledge on emerging cloud engineering trends.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on experience with OpenStack deployment and operations.
Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using OpenStack components.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications in OpenStack environments.
Strong understanding of Linux systems administration and experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft AD CS, HashiCorp Vault, OpenSSL, HSMs, PKI, and IAM.
Ability to assess and remediate PKI-related risks, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Experience of customer solution design and architecture.

Nice to have

Experience with OpenStack APIs and custom automation scripting (Python, Bash).
Deep understanding of cryptographic protocols, certificate lifecycle management, and key management systems.
Experience in designing and deploying networking solutions.

Culture & Benefits

10% on target bonus and BT Pension scheme with 10% company contribution.
Life Assurance Cover and exclusive colleague discounts on BT services.
From January 2025, equal family leave (18 weeks at full pay) and enhanced women’s health support.
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and 2 weeks carer’s leave.
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
World-class training and development opportunities and option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

Hiring process

Applications accepted until 5th January 2026.
The interview process will begin from week commencing 12th January 2026.