Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
Azure Platform Engineer
Remote
£650 - £700 per day inside ir35
6 months+
SC security clearance is required for this role
Role Overview
I am looking for experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, MOD-aligned cloud platforms across UK defence and national security programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
Desirable
- Previous experience on MOD or defence programmes
- Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent)
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices
- Familiarity with IL4 / IL5 environments
If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV