Principal Engineer - Cloud
CV-LibraryFarnboroughpermanentPosted: 19 June 2026
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Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
As the Principal Cloud Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in the delivery and build of cloud architecture, working closely with Cloud Solutions Architects and Engineering teams to implement robust, secure Azure environments. You’ll be responsible for translating cloud designs into reality, leading complex on‑prem to Azure migrations, building landing zones, and providing technical leadership across cloud engineering initiatives in highly secure environments.
What you’ll do:
Lead the hands‑on delivery of cloud architecture, primarily focused on on‑prem to Azure migrations
Build, configure and evolve Azure landing zones, networking, identity, security and platform services
Translate high‑level architecture designs into detailed, build‑ready technical implementations
Act as a technical authority during delivery phases, owning complex cloud engineering decisions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Cloud and Senior Engineers during delivery
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex cloud platform issues
Embed security‑by‑design principles across identity, access management, networking, encryption and monitoring
Produce and maintain high‑quality technical documentation, runbooks and operational handover artefacts
Collaborate closely with Cloud Solutions Architects to ensure designs are deliverable, scalable and supportable
Contribute technical expertise to bids and tenders where required, without owning pre‑sales solution design.Who you are:
You are a highly experienced, hands‑on, senior level Cloud Engineer with deep Azure expertise, trusted to lead complex technical delivery. You’re comfortable getting into the detail, solving difficult platform problems, and guiding others through best practice cloud engineering approaches.
Key requirements
Strong and proven track record of hands‑on Azure engineering experience at Senior or Principal level
Proven experience of delivering on‑prem to Azure migrations and Azure cloud transformation programmes
Deep practical and technical understanding of Azure networks / networking, identity, security, compute, storage and monitoring
Experience working in highly secure environments (e.g. government, MOD, emergency services, critical national infrastructure)
Ability to lead complex technical delivery while remaining hands‑on
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot cloud platforms under pressure
Excellent stakeholder communication skills when working alongside Architects, Engineers and Delivery teams
Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and NPPV3 (Telent will sponsor the successful candidate to obtain necessary clearances), including meeting minimum UK residency requirements.What we offer:
At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.
The additional benefits with this role:
Car Allowance
Employee Private Medical
26 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy additional annual leave
A range of family friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
Company pension scheme. We are guided by our values and behaviours:
Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focussed
Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
#TelentTS
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
As the Principal Cloud Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in the delivery and build of cloud architecture, working closely with Cloud Solutions Architects and Engineering teams to implement robust, secure Azure environments. You’ll be responsible for translating cloud designs into reality, leading complex on‑prem to Azure migrations, building landing zones, and providing technical leadership across cloud engineering initiatives in highly secure environments.
What you’ll do:
Lead the hands‑on delivery of cloud architecture, primarily focused on on‑prem to Azure migrations
Build, configure and evolve Azure landing zones, networking, identity, security and platform services
Translate high‑level architecture designs into detailed, build‑ready technical implementations
Act as a technical authority during delivery phases, owning complex cloud engineering decisions
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Cloud and Senior Engineers during delivery
Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex cloud platform issues
Embed security‑by‑design principles across identity, access management, networking, encryption and monitoring
Produce and maintain high‑quality technical documentation, runbooks and operational handover artefacts
Collaborate closely with Cloud Solutions Architects to ensure designs are deliverable, scalable and supportable
Contribute technical expertise to bids and tenders where required, without owning pre‑sales solution design.Who you are:
You are a highly experienced, hands‑on, senior level Cloud Engineer with deep Azure expertise, trusted to lead complex technical delivery. You’re comfortable getting into the detail, solving difficult platform problems, and guiding others through best practice cloud engineering approaches.
Key requirements
Strong and proven track record of hands‑on Azure engineering experience at Senior or Principal level
Proven experience of delivering on‑prem to Azure migrations and Azure cloud transformation programmes
Deep practical and technical understanding of Azure networks / networking, identity, security, compute, storage and monitoring
Experience working in highly secure environments (e.g. government, MOD, emergency services, critical national infrastructure)
Ability to lead complex technical delivery while remaining hands‑on
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot cloud platforms under pressure
Excellent stakeholder communication skills when working alongside Architects, Engineers and Delivery teams
Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and NPPV3 (Telent will sponsor the successful candidate to obtain necessary clearances), including meeting minimum UK residency requirements.What we offer:
At Telent, we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage diverse perspectives across our teams.
The additional benefits with this role:
Car Allowance
Employee Private Medical
26 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy additional annual leave
A range of family friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
Company pension scheme. We are guided by our values and behaviours:
Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focussed
Join us and help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
#TelentTS