Azure DevOps Engineer - hybrid Salisbury - 6 months -??market rates
Posted Today by SmartSourcing Ltd
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Wiltshire, UK
Summary: The Azure DevOps Engineer role requires an SC Security Cleared professional to design and configure an Azure tenant for the deployment of IBM Maximo Application Suite. The position demands expertise in Azure architecture, networking, security, and automation, ensuring compliance with organizational standards. The role is based near Salisbury, Wiltshire, and requires the candidate to have their own transport due to the remote location. The contract duration is 6 months, with market rates applicable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, provision, and configure a new Azure tenant for IBM Maximo Application Suite deployment.
- Ensure the Azure environment is secure, scalable, and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Implement Azure architecture, networking, security, and automation best practices.
- Monitor and log solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Azure infrastructure engineering/architecture and tenant setup.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, RBAC, and identity access management.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/AKS or OpenShift.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with monitoring and logging solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).
- Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) or Red Hat OpenShift certification (advantageous).
- IT security or compliance certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) desirable.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Salisbury
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
SC Security Cleared role, required by our services client based near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Commutable from Devizes, Basingstoke, Andover, Bath, Amesbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough
days on site tbc - due to remote location - own transport is essential Working in an SC Security Cleared environment - you will currently hold SC/DV Clearance, or be eligible to undertake.
Role Purpose
The SC approved (ideally) Azure DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, provisioning, and configuring a new Azure tenant to support the deployment of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.1.
The role requires expertise in Azure architecture, networking, security, and automation, ensuring the environment is secure, scalable, and compliant with organisational and regulatory standards (eg, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).
Skills Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in Azure infrastructure engineering/architecture and tenant setup.
Strong understanding of Azure networking, RBAC, identity access management.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/AKS or OpenShift.
Proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Knowledge of cloud security principles, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel).
Desirable:
Experience deploying or supporting IBM Maximo/MAS 9.1 or similar enterprise applications.
Knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute).Familiarity with ITIL/TOGAF-aligned practices.
Understanding of SOC/SIEM integration for security operations.
QualificationsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).
Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) or Red Hat OpenShift certification (advantageous).
IT security or compliance certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) desirable.- SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.