Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Consultant

As a Cloud & Infrastructure Platform Consultant, the work centres on we use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. It would suit someone who can bring ensure consistency across delivery teams to the role.

Role overview

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.

Main responsibilities

We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. A technical leadership role with a strong consultative dimension, you will work directly with senior stakeholders to deliver best in-class technology outcomes. Driving platform and infrastructure integration across acquisitions. Standardise estates, reduce complexity, and accelerate onboarding of new businesses.

What helps someone succeed

Ensure consistency across delivery teams.

Requirements

• Broad infrastructure knowledge spanning compute, storage, hosting, virtualisation, and core platform services.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as financial services, insurance, or professional services, with a clear understanding of compliance, risk, and security considerations.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or large-scale integration programmes. Comfortable dealing with fragmented or inherited technology estates.

Job details

• Design, and delivery of platforms and infrastructure across private cloud, public cloud, physical infrastructure, and hybrid environments.
• This opportunity is offered on a contract basis and can operate Outside IR35 or an a PAYE basis.
• There will also be the option of a permanent staff role for suitably qualified and experienced candidates.
• At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged t.