Cloud Engineer

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems.

EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability.

Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges.

EIT is seeking a experienced Cloud Engineer – Oracle Fusion & Cloud Infrastructure, who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud environments supporting Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and integrations. This role involves managing the Fusion Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), optimising performance, automating deployments, and ensuring reliability across all environments. The engineer will collaborate closely with solution architects, developers, and support teams to enable efficient delivery and operation of enterprise cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy, and maintain Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) resources including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Manage environment provisioning and maintenance for Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP, HCM, SCM) and related services.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Monitor system performance and ensure SLA compliance.
• Manage environment refreshes (P2T/T2T) and coordinate with Oracle support.

Automation & DevOps

• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform or OCI Resource Manager.
• Automate environment builds, patching, and deployment pipelines.
• Implement CI/CD processes using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Ensure version control, code promotion, and environment synchronisation.

Security & Compliance

• Apply security best practices across OCI and Fusion applications.
• Manage identity and access control (IAM, roles, policies).
• Ensure compliance with ITIL, SOX, and internal governance frameworks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations.

Performance Optimisation & Support

• Optimise performance across cloud and on-prem integrations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving Fusion, middleware, and OCI services.
• Collaborate with Oracle support for SR management.
• Create runbooks, documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work with ERP functional teams, developers, DBAs, and integration leads.
• Support test and release activities for Fusion updates and deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote cloud engineering best practices.
• Communicate technical solutions and risks to non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5–8 years' experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles with Oracle technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Practical knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP/HCM/SCM) environment management.
• Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience managing Fusion quarterly updates, patches, and integrations.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix, scripting (Bash, Python), and version control (Git).
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Oracle OCI Certified Architect / Professional.
• Oracle Fusion Cloud certifications (ERP, HCM, SCM).
• Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), API Gateway, REST APIs.
• Experience with monitoring tools (OCI Monitoring, Grafana, Splunk).
• Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & travel allowance
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact

Terms of Appointment:

You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.

You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being on site for at least 3 days per working week, sometimes more during busier periods where it is required.

During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.