Azure Engineer

Azure Engineer, £70k

12 month FTC, London & Remote Working

Bench IT require a skilled Azure Engineer to support the organisation's transition to a cloud-first operating model. The engineer will play a key role in for the design, implementation, and operational management of Azure-based infrastructure services and evolving the infrastructure function from traditional, on-premises server management to a modern, service-oriented cloud platform. The role will ensure Azure services are secure, resilient, cost-effective, and fully supportable within business-as-usual operations.

*Please note this role will be hybrid working 2 – 3 days in London*

The successful candidate will have the have the skills and experience listed below:

Essential

  • Proven experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments
  • Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure and platform services.
  • Some experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform).
  • Understanding of Azure networking and hybrid connectivity models.
  • Experience with Azure identity and access management (Entra ID, RBAC).
  • Proficiency in Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools, particularly Azure Monitor.
  • Support and manage Azure infrastructure and platform services.
  • Implement and support Azure-native services including PaaS, Azure Backup, monitoring, and AVD.
  • Configure and support Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, and hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute).
  • Manage Azure identity and access using Entra ID and RBAC.

Desirable

  • Experience implementing or supporting cloud migrations.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  • Knowledge of cost management and cloud financial optimisation.
  • Understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity in cloud environments.
  • Relevant Azure certifications (eg AZ-104, AZ-305).

Azure Engineer, £70k

12 month FTC, London & Remote Working

Job Details

Company
Bench IT
Location
City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£70,000 per annum
Posted