Cloud Engineer

About the job

Thank you for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that mission possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future. We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to help us in our mission, as a Operations Analyst.

About Escode

Escode, a division of NCC Group, is committed to ensuring operational resilience and peace of mind for both vendors and licensees. Whether vendors are safeguarding code or investors are licensing software, Escode’s comprehensive services provide the necessary protection to safeguard investment in digital assets.

As the foremost provider of escrow services globally, Escode specializes in software and technology escrow, boasting unparalleled expertise in protecting invaluable digital assets. With over 40 years of industry experience, Escode has earned a reputation synonymous with trust and reliability.

Escode’s Escrow Verification Services serve as a crucial quality control mechanism, confirming the completeness and usability of deposited code as stipulated in the escrow agreement. This verification process provides investors with the confidence that their investments are backed by high-quality, usable code, thereby minimizing the risk of financial loss due to software dependencies.

Responsibilities:

Design and architecture on in-house solutions for delivery of Escrow as a Service (EaaS) services. This includes: 

• Design, develop and assist in the maintenance of account blueprints and policies. 

• In line with business requirements, provision cloud accounts specific to our registered cloud partners. 

• Ensure all cloud accounts maintained by the Software Resilience division are intact, addressing issues with the security and integrity should they arise whilst maintaining a pro-active approach to mitigation. 

• Regularly attend and assist in the planning and implementation sessions for future service, critical to the Software Resilience division and where appropriate, assist the Manager in corporate engagements. 

• Ensure policies are adhered to and all cloud accounts remain compliant throughout their lifecycle. 

• Work in collaboration with Data Protection, Product Strategy and IT teams to ensure all accounts and the contained resources maintains correct data sovereignty and protection laws. 

• Review, compare and generate appropriate business cases for the use of additional cloud platforms not currently utilized by the Software Resilience division.

Functional and technical skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Proven experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.). 

• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and networking. 

• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is strongly desirable. 

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and cross-functional teams. 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus. 

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class

well-being initiatives and benefits;

⏰Flexible working

💸 Financial & Investment

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity leave

🙋🏾Community & Volunteering Programmes

⚡ Green Car Scheme

🚴 Cycle Scheme

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Employee Referral Program

🧘🏻 Lifestyle & Wellness

🎓 Learning & Development

👨🏿‍🦽 Diversity & Inclusion

So, what’s next?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to [email protected] .

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.