About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on containerisation, cloud security, and automation. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud architectures on Azure, leveraging services such as AKS, SQL PaaS, and other Microsoft cloud technologies. Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions. Develop, implement, and maintain cloud security controls using tools like Prisma Cloud and App Check. Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Infrastructure teams. Apply expertise in cloud networking, identity management, and encryption to ensure robust and secure environments. Manage identity and access management (IAM), key management systems, and encryption mechanisms across Azure. Maintain and optimise AKS environments, ensuring best practices for cluster configuration and container lifecycle management. Ensure compliance with organisational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Stay up to date with emerging Azure, cloud security, and containerisation technologies to drive continuous improvement. Skills & Qualifications: 3 years of experience in cloud engineering or a related technical role. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including AKS and IaC tooling such as Terraform. Strong understanding of cloud-native monitoring and observability tools. Solid knowledge of containerisation and container security ( Docker, Kubernetes ). Experience implementing security best practices and controls in cloud environments. Relevant Azure certifications (or equivalent experience) preferred. Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.