Grade 8
£34,434 - £39,152 (as of April 2025 pay band figures)
The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a huge transformation and is looking for an ICT Cloud Officer to supports the deployment, management, and optimisation of the Council’s cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable cloud solutions that meet operational needs.
For more information on the role and the DDAT department, please visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site and read the candidate letter.
Digital Data and Technology External | CWC Recruitment
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 19th July 2026
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Salary Min
£34,434 per annum
Salary Max
£39,152 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Documents
- Candidate letter - ICT Cloud Officer.pdf
(PDF, 80.29kb)
- ICT Cloud Officer job profile (1).pdf
(PDF, 434.72kb)
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities.
The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a huge transformation and is looking for an ICT Cloud Officer to supports the deployment, management, and optimisation of the Council’s cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable cloud solutions that meet operational needs. The role maintains performance and security, resolves issues, and assists with technology integration to ensure public services —especially for vulnerable groups — remain accessible and dependable
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created and progressive team with big ambitions for the future. This role is a Grade 8, £34,434 - £39,152 (as of April 2025 pay band figures). Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 19th July 2026.
For more information on the role and the DDAT department, please visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site and read the candidate letter:
Digital Data and Technology External | CWC Recruitment
Role responsibilities include:
Support the deployment, configuration, and ongoing administration of cloud-based solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), ensuring alignment with Council requirements and standards.
Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure, including performance optimisation, troubleshooting, patching, upgrades, and security configuration to ensure reliability and efficiency.
Work collaboratively with IT Cloud Engineers to resolve infrastructure issues and support the automation of cloud environments using scripts and deployment tools.
Provide technical support to end users and services, resolving cloud-related queries and maintaining accurate documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Contribute to the development and implementation of cloud security policies and evaluate new technologies, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and compatibility with existing systems.
Administer and optimise SQL databases across cloud and hybrid environments, including backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to ensure high availability, security, and business continuity.
You will bring a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, alongside a strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. You will have experience supporting cloud environments, including monitoring performance, maintaining configurations and resolving technical issues to ensure secure and reliable services. A good understanding of cloud security principles and data protection best practice is essential, with the ability to support secure configurations and contribute to the ongoing improvement of controls.
You will also have experience of working with cloud infrastructure and supporting automation using scripting tools such as PowerShell or Bash, with the confidence to contribute to infrastructure improvements and migration activity. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key, supported by a methodical approach to troubleshooting in a cloud environment.
You will be an effective communicator, able to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences and build positive working relationships across teams and stakeholders. Well organised and proactive, you will be able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement activity. A self-motivated approach is important, with a commitment to developing your knowledge of cloud technologies and emerging best practice. Relevant certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner or ITIL are desirable.
For more detailed information on what the role involves and person specification requirements, please review the job profile.
By joining Cheshire West and Chester Council, you will be part of a GOLD Investors in People (IiP) organisation which is focused on building a stronger future where we all play our part in thriving, caring and sustainable communities.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
