Cloud System Administrator

About the Opportunity

Sanderson is collaborating with a leading UK-based organisation seeking a talented Cloud System Administrator to support a platinum-level account. In this role, you’ll work within a small, high-performing team to design, manage, and optimise cloud and virtualisation environments across public, private, and hybrid platforms. This is an opportunity to be part of mission-critical projects, managing a diverse technology stack that includes containers, virtualisation, servers, storage, networks, middleware, and databases, while helping to drive automation and modernisation across secure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and operate cloud and virtualisation infrastructure, ensuring stability and performance

• Deploy, configure, and optimise VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM environments

• Support cloud migration projects across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues across compute, storage, and networking

• Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using Terraform, Ansible, or Power

Shell

• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices

• Document systems, configurations, policies, and procedures for future reference and audits

• Provide technical guidance and support to other teams

• Solid experience managing cloud or virtualisation environments

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Proficiency with ITIL best practices

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt quickly in an Agile, fast-moving environment

• 2+ years in a cloud or virtualisation role

• Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes

• Strong experience with VMware v

Sphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM

• Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

• Knowledge of networking, storage solutions, and Active Directory in cloud environments

• Automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, Power

Shell, or Python

• Understanding of IT security best practices and compliance

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator)

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for national security clearance. To meet this requirement, applicants must:

• Be sole British citizens (dual nationality is not permitted)

• Have not spent more than 30 consecutive days outside the UK in the past 10 years

• Have no criminal record

• Have no significant financial irregularities (e.g., bankruptcy, outstanding debt issues)

Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet these criteria cannot be considered for this position.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

• Competitive salary and pension scheme

• Comprehensive benefits including private health cover, childcare vouchers, gym membership, and exclusive discounts

• Hybrid working model for the right balance of collaboration and flexibility

• Continuous learning and professional development support

• Inclusive, diverse culture with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and employee wellbeing

Apply

Apply via Sanderson to join a high-performing team driving critical cloud and virtualisation initiatives in a secure environment.

Employment Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior level

About the Opportunity (cont.) This role involves managing a broad technology stack across cloud and virtualisation platforms and contributing to security, automation, and modernisation initiatives.

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