Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

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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

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