Cloud Engineer

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world's leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

As a Cloud Engineer at BRE, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our cloud and on-premises infrastructure to support high availability and performance across IT services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting BRE's cloud environment within Microsoft Azure.
• Maintaining physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructure, including servers, networks, and security appliances.
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and capacity, ensuring services meet agreed SLAs.
• Diagnosing and resolving incidents related to cloud services and IT infrastructure.
• Supporting compliance with internal and external audit and information security standards.
• Contributing to the implementation of ITIL-aligned best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Producing technical documentation and reports for infrastructure, change, and capacity management.

  What we are looking for

  • Proven experience in roles such as Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Administrator with responsibility for cloud environments. 
  • Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server (2016+), VMware (v7+), and Linux (Red Hat/ Ubuntu).
  • Confident using tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell, and administering services like Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
  • A track record of managing high-availability infrastructure in enterprise or hybrid environments. 
  • Experience of monitoring, incident response, and performance tuning across physical, virtual, and cloud-based systems.
  • Familiarity with ITIL practices and delivering services that meet or exceed SLAs.
  • Ability to document processes clearly and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (or equivalent) is preferred, with additional certifications in Linux, ITIL, or VMware considered an advantage.

    
    BRE Benefits

    At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

    Financial & Security Benefits

    Pension scheme - 5% employer-matched contribution
    Life assurance - 4x your basic salary
    Enhanced maternity package
    Health & Wellbeing

    HealthPartners cashback scheme - Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
    Onsite facilities - Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
    Career Development

    Learning & development - Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
    Professional membership reimbursement
    For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

    Work Location Options

    Hybrid - This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford or Glasgow office, as you will be expected to attend in person once a week.

    
    Our Recruitment Process

    1. Online Assessment
    2. Shortly after you apply (within approximately 10 minutes), you'll receive a link to complete an online assessment. This takes around 20 minutes and helps us better understand your skills and suitability.
    3. Candidate Review - Week Commencing 20th May
    4. Our specialist hiring team will review all applications and shortlist candidates. We'll then update you on the outcome of your application.
    5. First Stage Interviews - 22nd May to 5th June
    6. If shortlisted, we will invite you to a virtual interview.
    7. Second Stage Interviews - 6th to 20th June
    8. If successful in the first stage, you will be invited to a virtual second-stage interview.