Azure Cloud Platform Engineers x 3 – SC Cleared
+ Initial 6 month contract
+ Supporting new Defence project
+ 590 to 650 per day – Inside IR35
+ SC Cleared role
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to support and enhance a secure, large‑scale cloud environment within a defence setting. This is a hands‑on contract role focused on building, securing, and operating Azure platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build and support Azure cloud platforms in highly regulated environments
* Implement secure landing zones, networking, identity, and governance
* Automate infrastructure using IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
* Support CI/CD pipelines and platform reliability
* Ensure compliance with government/defence security standards (NCSC, MOD, etc.)
* Troubleshoot complex platform issues across environments
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong hands‑on Azure platform engineering experience
* Background working in defence, central government, or similar secure environments
* Solid knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra ID), security, and monitoring
* Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform/Bicep preferred)
* Understanding of secure‑by‑design and compliance‑driven cloud delivery
* Active SC clearance
Desirable
* Experience with Kubernetes (AKS)
* DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
* Knowledge of NCSC Cloud Security Principles
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