Contract Azure Engineer

Contract Azure Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Kiota Recruitment on CVLibrary

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£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Eastleigh, Hampshire
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Automation Azure Command-Line Interface (Azure CLI) Azure Security Azure Sentinel Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cloud Migration Cloud Technology Cyber Incident Response Cyber Security DevOps Hardening Information Technology Operations Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS) Microsoft 365 Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) Risk Mitigation Root Cause Analysis Scripting Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) Stakeholder Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Vulnerability Vulnerability Assessments Windows PowerShell Workflows

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Azure Engineer for a 6-month contract to support a major cloud migration and security project for an Engineering group in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The role involves delivering secure and scalable Azure infrastructure, focusing on high availability and cybersecurity. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and is pivotal in a broader transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the migration of infrastructure and services into Microsoft Azure.
  • Design, deploy and manage Azure cloud environments, including virtual networks, storage accounts, load balancers and VPN gateways.
  • Implement Azure-native security tools including Azure Security Centre, Sentinel, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and proactively mitigate cloud security risks in line with compliance standards (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Provide hands-on support for incident response, root cause analysis and remediation.
  • Collaborate with development and IT operations teams to embed security into DevOps workflows.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Azure architecture, scripting, automation, and security hardening.
  • Deliver documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal stakeholders.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in cloud engineering and Azure security, ideally in a migration or transformation programme.
  • Strong understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity.
  • Experience with Azure Sentinel, Security Centre, Defender, and related monitoring/security platforms.
  • Skilled in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI scripting for automation and deployment.
  • Knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, VPNs, firewalls, and Zero Trust security principles.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, project-based environments with changing priorities.
  • Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP or similar are advantageous.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: Eastleigh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

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