Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level in computer science or related field or equivalent level of knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of building and configuring Azure environments.
• Knowledge of Azure cost management tools and techniques for optimising cloud spending.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the technical and legislative environment specific to the NHS in Wales.
• Recognised qualifications as a Cloud Specialist and/or equivalent certification
• ITIL Foundation or Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced experience as a cloud engineer/consultant gained while working in an enterprise environment.
• Implementing and scaling out Azure Landing Zone.
• Experience of cloud networking, security and Azure Firewall.
• Demonstrable experience in an IT role at third line tier within an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) projects.

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructures, secure architecture designs, and technology management.
• Enterprise cloud infrastructure monitoring, administration, and remediation skills.
• Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructures, secure architecture designs, and technology management.
• Scripting skills using PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, terraform) or similar. Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Advanced identity management design, administration, and support skills, namely Microsoft Entra (AzureAD).
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Azure landing zone architectures and best practices for cloud adoption.

Desirable

• Training and supporting colleagues to develop competencies within the team.

Other

Essential

• Be willing to work outside of normal contracted hours to meet the needs of key milestones.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 27 May 2026