Azure Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Totaljobs
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Navigation Business Village, Preston (PR2), PR2 2YA
Summary: The Azure Engineer role at BAE Systems involves building and optimizing secure, scalable cloud platforms primarily using Azure technologies. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver modern Azure solutions while focusing on automation and continuous improvement. The role is predominantly remote, with occasional on-site requirements. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance.
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)
Key Skills:
- 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
Salary (Rate): £362.54 hourly
City: Preston
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Preston (predominantly remote – 1–2 days/month onsite)
6-month contract
£269.23 PAYE / £362.54 Umbrella
The 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