Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

Posted Today by CBS Butler

£700 Per day
Inside
Remote
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Summary: The Azure Cloud Platform Engineer role involves supporting the design, delivery, and operation of secure cloud platforms aligned with MOD standards for UK defence and national security programmes. Candidates must have SC security clearance and experience in Azure cloud technologies. The position is remote and offers a competitive daily rate. The contract duration is expected to be over six months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and support secure Azure cloud platforms in line with MOD and NCSC standards
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
  • Engineer Azure networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, and ExpressRoute
  • Implement identity and access controls using Azure AD, RBAC, PIM, and Conditional Access
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and security tooling such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as an Azure Cloud/Platform Engineer
  • Strong hands-on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS
  • Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform/Bicep/ARM)
  • Azure networking and security best practices
  • CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar
  • Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Salary (Rate): £700 per day

City: Reading

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Azure Platform Engineer

Remote

£650 - £700 per day inside ir35

6 months+

SC security clearance is required for this role

Role Overview

I am looking for experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, MOD-aligned cloud platforms across UK defence and national security programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support secure Azure cloud platforms in line with MOD and NCSC standards
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
  • Engineer Azure networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, and ExpressRoute
  • Implement identity and access controls using Azure AD, RBAC, PIM, and Conditional Access
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and security tooling such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an Azure Cloud/Platform Engineer
  • Strong hands-on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS
  • Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform/Bicep/ARM)
  • Azure networking and security best practices
  • CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar
  • Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Desirable

  • Previous experience on MOD or defence programmes
  • Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices
  • Familiarity with IL4/IL5 environments

If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV