Salary: £15,600 - 16,300 per year Requirements: 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 Previous experience on MOD or defence programmes (desirable) Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent) (desirable) Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices (desirable) Familiarity with IL4 / IL5 environments (desirable) 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 Technologies: ARM Azure CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps DevOps Firewall IaaS Support PaaS RBAC Security Terraform More: We are seeking experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure, MOD-aligned cloud platforms for UK defence and national security programmes. This is a remote role with a competitive rate of £650 - £700 per day inside IR35 for a duration of 6 months. SC security clearance is required for this position. last updated 4 week of 2026