Azure Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer

CIB Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in cloud solutions is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer to support enterprise-scale platforms in a hybrid work environment. This role focuses on ensuring the integrity and security of cloud infrastructures, primarily for the government, law enforcement, and defence sectors. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform, and excellent communication skills. Immediate availability is preferred, adhering to UK standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Strong background in Azure secure cloud environments.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support and evolve enterprise-scale Azure platforms.
• Ensure operations aligned with UK government standards.
• Work in a hybrid environment with on-site work as required.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

Windows Server (2012-2022)

Active Directory

VMware/Hyper-V

SAN storage

Basic SQL troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Client-facing communication

Job description

About the job Azure Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in Azure secure cloud environments, ideally within the government, law enforcement or defence sector. This role is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growing consultancy that delivers cutting-edge cloud and infrastructure solutions across high-security environments.

Youll play a key part in supporting and evolving enterprise-scale Azure platforms, applying modern Infrastructure as Code practices, and ensuring robust, secure operations aligned with UK government standards.

Type: Permanent

On/Offside: Hybrid - mostly remote with some on-site work in London OR Sheffield

Security Clearance: SC Clearance

Start Date: ASAP

Core Skills & Experience

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (preferred), Bicep
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server (20122022), Active Directory
• Experience with VMware/Hyper-V, SAN storage, failover clustering
• Proficiency with Office 365, System Center (SCOM), and basic SQL troubleshooting
• Active SC and NVVP3 Clearance
• Previous experience in a defence, gov, or secure consultancy setting
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
• Available to start immediately or at short notice