Job Description

Role: Cloud Operations Engineering Manager
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Career Level: We are hiring at Associate Manager level
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.
Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
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The Accenture secure cloud infrastructure support team are using cutting-edge cloud technologies in an internet-disconnected environment to support Critical National Infrastructure from a secure site in Cheltenham. You would support day-to-day operations and provide first-level infrastructure and platform engineering support to a secure government client.
The first six months of the role may require regular travel to sites in or near London as part of a training and transition programme.
As a Cloud Operations Engineering Manager you will be responsible for:
Run day-to-day management of cloud infrastructure support engineers who provide frontline support to secure cloud users to troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues (work 9-5 and support team)
Ensure shift pattern provides 24/7 coverage with the correct capacity and skills
Ensure team members are meeting SLAs and are maintaining their skills to the right levels
Develop product knowledge in cutting-edge air-gapped cloud technology to support team members and users with how-to questions.
Lead internal reviews to identify and enable opportunities for continuous improvement and reducing toil
Provide mentoring to engineers and supporting a culture of team skills growth
Interaction with partners and clients to report on SLAs and other KPIs
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
Significant experience in working with computer systems and computer networks, specifically with the Linux operating system.
Proven experience of managing technical teams and ensuring they have the skills and support to deliver high-quality work
Experience in a production support / operations role to ensure a live service for users
A willingness to learn new deep skills in air-gapped cloud architecture and operations
Experience with understanding network architectures and troubleshooting network-related issues using Linux tools
In-depth expertise in at least one of: Kubernetes, TerraForm, Networking, Observability
In-depth understanding of ITIL v4 and standard ITSM practices and process
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
What is in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Closing Date for Applications: 30th August 2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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