Hybrid Cloud Specialist (VMware/AWS)Location: Bristol (hybrid- 2 days a week onsite)Duration: FTC until August 2026 Salary: £50,000 - £56,000 per annumHours: 35 hours per weekAre you a hybrid cloud expert ready to shape the future of network research and innovation? We''re looking for a Hybrid Cloud Specialist to join a cutting-edge national research initiative focused on next-generation communications and infrastructure.Hybrid Cloud Specialist - About the RoleThis is a unique opportunity to become a key technical authority within a flagship UK-wide research platform. You''ll be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing hybrid cloud environments-both public (AWS) and on-premises (VMware)-to support advanced Randamp;DYou''ll collaborate with researchers, technical teams, and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions, contribute to grant applications, and influence the evolution of a national hybrid cloud infrastructure.What You''ll Be DoingDeploy, build and manage multi-tenancy cloud platforms (VMware andamp; AWS)Provide expert input into infrastructure design, procurement, and deploymentSupport experimental research through cloud engineering and troubleshootingLead technical documentation and compliance effortsWhat You''ll BringEssential:Proven expertise in hybrid cloud engineering (VMware andamp; AWS)Advanced knowledge of VMware technologies (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, vCloud, NSX)Strong AWS experience (VPC, IAM, EC2, Lambda, EKS, etc.)Solid networking and se