Azure Infrastructure Engineer-hybrid-6mths-SC-c6-700pdy
Posted Today by SmartSourcing Ltd
Negotiable
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Hybrid
Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Summary: The Azure Infrastructure Engineer role is a 6-month position based near Salisbury, requiring SC clearance. The engineer will be responsible for designing and configuring a new Azure tenant to support the IBM Maximo Application Suite. The position demands expertise in Azure architecture, networking, security, and automation, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The role requires a hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days on-site attendance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, provision, and configure a new Azure tenant for IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.1.
- Ensure the Azure environment is secure, scalable, and compliant with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Implement Azure architecture, networking, security, and automation best practices.
- Manage identity access and RBAC within the Azure environment.
- Utilize monitoring and logging solutions to maintain system integrity.
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 Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- 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: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
(Azure Infrastructure Engineer - hybrid Salisbury - 6 months - SC cleared - market rates in IR35)
SC Security Cleared role, required by our services client based near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Commutable from Devizes, Basingstoke, Andover, Bath, Amesbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough
2-3 days on site - due to remote location - own transport is essential and. 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) Senior Azure Infrastructure 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 ExperienceEssential:
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.
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