Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

• Design, build, and support secure Azure cloud platforms in line with MOD and NCSC standards
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Engineer Azure networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, and ExpressRoute
• Implement identity and access controls using Azure AD, RBAC, PIM, and Conditional Access
• Implement monitoring, logging, and security tooling such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel

Technologies:

• ARM
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• DevOps
• Firewall
• IaaS
• Support
• PaaS
• RBAC
• Security
• Terraform, We are seeking experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, MOD-aligned cloud platforms for UK defence and national security programmes. This is a remote role with a competitive rate of £650 - £700 per day inside IR35 for a duration of 6 months. SC security clearance is required for this position.

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud / Platform Engineer
• Strong hands-on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS
• Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform / Bicep / ARM)
• Azure networking and security best practices
• CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar
• Experience working within secure or regulated environments
• Previous experience on MOD or defence programmes (desirable)
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent) (desirable)
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices (desirable)
• Familiarity with IL4 / IL5 environments (desirable)