Azure Engineer

Job Description

Azure EngineerClient: BAE SystemsPreston (predominantly remote – 1–2 days/month onsite)6-month contract£269.23 PAYE / £362.54 UmbrellaThe Role Join BAE Systems as an Azure Engineer, helping to build and optimise secure, scalable cloud platforms. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver modern Azure solutions, driving automation and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage Azure infrastructure (compute, network, storage)
• Deliver Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Support landing zones and cloud governance (RBAC, Policy)
• Work with AKS, App Services & serverless
• Troubleshoot and provide 3rd line support
• Improve cost, performance, and monitoring (Azure Monitor, CI/CD)

What You’ll Bring

• Strong Azure experience (core services + networking/security)
• IaC and automation expertise
• Knowledge of AKS, Entra ID, and DevOps pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Must be eligible for UK security clearance