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Established in ****, Fred. Olsen Ltd focuses primarily on the Renewable Energy, Forest Management, Logistics and Travel Sectors. Established and based in the UK, but operating globally, we operate with innovation, service and dependability in mind, and supply a central service function in Finance, HR, IT and Facilities services to the UK companies under our umbrella which include:
The Natural Power Consultants
ZX Lidars
ZX Measurement Services
As a company we have a family culture, our success is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we are proud to create opportunities for everyone to thrive and grow.
We are seeking a
Cloud Platform Lead
to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Fred. Olsen Digital's cloud transformation. Operating within our Platform & Cloud Tower, you will lead, design and engineer a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient Cloud platforms that underpin all business services. This is a technical leadership role where you will define engineering standards, build cloud landing zones, and embed automation, resilience, and DevOps practices to accelerate our transition to a platform-led operating model.
Working as part of our
One Service Tower model
, you will collaborate across service domains to enable consistent, high-quality technology services for all group businesses. You will drive best practice in cloud security, governance, and cost optimisation, while supporting modernisation of applications and infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to lead from the front-moving the organisation from reactive infrastructure management to a mature, engineering-led cloud platform that enables innovation, reliability, and sustainable growth. The role can be based from our
Ipswich or Glasgow location
.
Purpose of Role
To act as the
senior technical authority for cloud engineering
across FO Digital, designing, building, and evolving a
secure, scalable, and cost-efficient Azure-based platform
that underpins all service towers and enables business growth.
The role is central to delivering the
cloud transformation and platform-first strategy
, ensuring engineering standards, automation, and governance are embedded across Infrastructure & Service.
Role Context (Aligned to Tower Model)
Sits within
Platform & Cloud Tower - accountable for Azure, hosting, platform engineering, and automation
Provides deep technical capability supporting:
Cloud landing zones, automation, and operational readiness
Platform modernisation and infrastructure-as-code




FinOps and cost governance integrationEnables delivery of:
Secure, reliable, scalable technology services across all FO businesses
Design and implement
Azure cloud platforms, landing zones, and reference architectures
Define and enforce engineering standards for:
Resilience, scalability, security, and performance
Lead adoption of:
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Platform automation and DevOps practices
Partner with architecture/governance forums to ensure alignment to enterprise guardrails
Lead engineering delivery of
cloud migration and modernisation initiatives
Support transition from legacy/on-prem infrastructure to hybrid/cloud-first models
Collaborate with:
Applications teams (modernisation)
Infrastructure teams (decommission / hybrid integration)
Cross-Tower Enablement
Act as the
platform enabler across all service towers:
Service Desk:
Improve automation, monitoring, and resolution capability (shift-left)
Modern Workplace:
Ensure identity, endpoint, and collaboration services integrate into cloud platform
Infrastructure & Network:
Define hybrid connectivity, resilience, and DR patterns
Applications & Data:
Provide scalable hosting and data platform foundations Supports the
end-to-end service model and shared accountability across towers
Ensure cloud platforms are
secure by design and aligned to ISO***** / Cyber Essentials
Embed:
Identity and access controls
Patching, vulnerability management, and monitoring
Work with security stakeholders to enforce governance and audit readiness
Work alongside FinOps capability to:
Embed
cost visibility and optimisation into platform design
Drive:
Business-aligned cost transparency
Service Reliability & Operational Readiness
Ensure all cloud services are:
Fully supportable (aligned to ITSM / Halo)
Monitored, documented, and resilient
Define:
Runbooks, alerting, and operational standards
Support major incident resolution and root cause analysis
Lead adoption of:
Automation, AI-enabled operations, and platform tooling
Identify opportunities to:
Reduce operational toil
Increase platform reuse and standardisation Supports
continuous improvement and platform-led delivery model
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Platform availability, resilience, and performance




Security compliance / vulnerability metrics
Reduction in incidents linked to platform issues
Adoption of platform services across towers
Person Specification - Experience (Essential)
Strong experience designing and engineering
Azure cloud platforms
Proven delivery of
cloud transformation / migration programmes
Experience with:
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM, etc.)
CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of:
Networking, identity (Entra ID), and security in cloud environments
Experience working in:
ITIL-aligned service organisations
Experience with
FinOps and cost optimisation practices
Exposure to
multi-entity / shared service models
Experience supporting
data platforms and analytics workloads
Qualifications
Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent)
ITIL v4 Foundation (or working towards)
Behavioural Expectations (Aligned to FO Digital Values & Model)
One Service Mindset
Think beyond tower boundaries and optimise for
end-to-end service outcomes
Ownership & Accountability
Take ownership of platform quality, standards, and outcomes
Simplicity & Standardisation
Drive reduction in complexity through
standard platforms and reusable patterns
Work across towers to enable delivery and remove friction
Embed a culture of
automation, learning, and optimisation
Success Profile (First 6-12 Months)
Cloud platform (Azure) stabilised and baseline architecture defined
Landing zones, governance, and security controls implemented
FinOps controls established and visible
Explicit platform standards adopted across towers
Measurable improvement in provisioning speed and reliability
Strategic Impact
This role is critical to:
Delivering the
platform-led cloud transformation
Enabling
scalable services across all FO businesses
Driving
cost control, resilience, and innovation
Moving the organisation from
reactive infrastructure to engineered platform capability
Benefits
Axa Health Private Medical
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Discounted Travel
Cruise Concessions
retail discounts and cash back incentives through our Boost Benefits scheme
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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🏢 Fred. Olsen
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