Contract Azure Cloud Operations Engineer - NPPV3 + SC Cleared
Posted 1 day ago by Spectrum IT Recruitment
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Contract Azure Cloud Operations Engineer involves working on a high-impact project focused on data retention within a SaaS platform, requiring NPPV3 and SC clearance. The position is hands-on and based in Southampton, where the engineer will collaborate with the Cloud Operations Lead to define and validate data retention rules. Candidates must have extensive Azure experience and be detail-oriented, contributing to a project that supports UK law enforcement. This is a two-month contract with an outside IR35 status.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, test, and validate data retention rules based on customer-specific logic.
- Review outputs and investigate anomalies using custom-built tools and Azure services.
- Collaborate with the Cloud Operations Lead and development teams on tooling and feature feedback.
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Proficient with Azure Service Bus, NSGs, SQL Server, Blob Storage, Key Vaults, Managed Identities.
- Strong PowerShell scripting skills, including Bicep and ARM templates.
- Skilled in querying Elasticsearch (Kibana) and SQL.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Southampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Contract Azure Cloud Operations Engineer - NPPV3 + SC Cleared
Location: Southampton (5 Days/Week On-Site)
Duration: 2 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Day Rate: Negotiable
Due to the sensitive nature of the data involved, candidates must hold valid NPPV3 and SC clearance (within 6 months of leaving previous role).
Our client is looking for an experience Azure Cloud Operations Engineer to join the team to work on n a high-impact, time-sensitive project focused on data retention within their SaaS platform. This is a hands-on, in-office role based in Southampton offering you the chance to work at the cutting edge of cloud security and compliance in support of UK law enforcement.
What You'll Be Doing:
- You'll be working alongside the Cloud Operations Lead to define, test, and validate data retention rules based on complex, customer-specific logic.
- This includes reviewing outputs and investigating anomalies using custom-built tools and Azure services.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure
- Proficient with Azure Service Bus, NSGs, SQL Server, Blob Storage, Key Vaults, Managed Identities
- Strong PowerShell scripting, including Bicep and ARM templates
- Skilled in querying Elasticsearch (Kibana) and SQL
- Experience working closely with development teams on tooling and feature feedback
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a project that directly supports law enforcement and. If you're a detail-driven engineer with top-tier Azure experience and current SC and NPPV3 clearance, we want to hear from you. Apply now and play a vital role in a project that matters.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.