Senior Cloud Ops Engineer
Southern Water
The Senior Cloud Operations Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Southern Water’s cloud infrastructure, with a focus on Microsoft Azure, to ensure availability, security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
24d ago
£70,000 - £70,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Worthing, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
azure management
automation
cloud monitoring
paas migration
iac implementation
cost optimization
- Build, configure, and maintain Azure cloud environments (IaaS, PaaS, storage, networking, identity).
- Collaborate with the DR/BCP team to maintain and update recovery procedures and test plans.
- Work with infrastructure architects, data platform teams, developers, and project teams to support solution delivery.
- Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance of cloud resources using DevOps pipelines and scripts (PowerShell, Azure CLI, CI/CD etc.).
- Monitor and manage cloud workloads to ensure availability, performance, and security.
- Support the transition from IaaS to PaaS services by designing and implementing modern cloud-native solutions.
- Deploy and support Azure Landing Zones in line with enterprise architecture standards.
- Collaborate with Security Operations and Compliance teams to remediate vulnerabilities and audit issues.
- Participate in training, certifications, or knowledge-sharing sessions to continuously enhance cloud skills.
- Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and secure networking.
- Support the implementation and testing of disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to cloud infrastructure.
- Help maintain consistent operational practices and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
- Provide reporting and insights to the Cloud Operations Manager and Finance teams.
- Document standard operating procedures, cloud configurations, and runbooks.
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
- Assist with service transitions, knowledge transfer, and training for BAU support teams.
- Act as an escalation point for cloud-related incidents and changes.
- Stay informed on the latest Azure features, cloud architecture patterns, and best practices.
- Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards by ensuring guardrails and policies are in place.
- Contribute to cost optimization by right-sizing resources and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Ensure cloud services are resilient and recoverable in line with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
- Monitor system health, respond to incidents, and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Use Azure Cost Management tools and dashboards to track and forecast cloud spend.
- Recommend improvements or innovations based on emerging technologies and industry trends.
What you bring
azure expertise
container orchestration
automation skills
cloud security
infrastructure as code
networking knowledge
- Networking: Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and VPN configurations.
- Proven experience in defining and implementing cloud infrastructure standards and best practices.
- Containerisation and Orchestration: Proficient with container technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- Strong knowledge of landing zone architecture and best practices.
- Cloud Security and Compliance: Expertise in applying security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, regulatory compliance and cloud-native security tools.
- Cloud Platform Expertise: Expert in MS Azure with a deep understanding of its services, features, and capabilities.
- Training: Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, skill-building, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
- Automation: Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and the ability to automate routine tasks and deployment processes for efficiency and consistency.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure resources programmatically.
- DevOps Principles: An understanding of DevOps practices and the ability to integrate development and operations workflows for faster and more reliable deployments.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and PaaS/IaaS solutions.
- Troubleshooting: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to identify and resolve issues quickly.
- Documentation: Thorough documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing.
- FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations): Experience with managing cloud costs, optimising cloud spending, and implementing FinOps principles to drive cost-effective cloud strategies while balancing performance and scalability.
- Scaling and Performance Optimisation: Ability to scale cloud resources based on demand and optimize resource utilization for cost-effectiveness.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Security: Expertise in cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A network of sports and social clubs.
- Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
- Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
- Company and performance-related bonus.
- Two paid volunteering days a year.
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
- Health Cash Plan.
- Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- An employee assistance program.
- Digital GP service.
- Occupational health service.
- Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
- Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
- Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
- Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
- Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
- Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
- “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
- “Collaborating with community partners”
- “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
- “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
- On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
- Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
- Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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