Azure Cloud Engineer

DataCareers; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support cloud and infrastructure services. This permanent role is fully remote and requires valid SC Clearance. Responsibilities include managing Azure environments, collaborating with project teams, and monitoring systems for performance. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Windows Server and a good understanding of Active Directory. Join us for a chance to deepen your technical skills in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Valid SC Clearance is essential.
• Interest in or experience with Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Good understanding of core infrastructure services.

Responsibilities

• Supporting cloud and infrastructure services in Azure and on-prem environments.
• Collaborating with engineers and project teams to maintain secure systems.
• Monitoring systems to ensure performance and availability.

Skills

Exposure to Microsoft Azure, particularly IaaS and Entra ID (Azure AD)

Hands‑on experience with Windows Server environments (2012 R2 - 2022)

Good understanding of Active Directory and core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, GPO)

Familiarity with Office 365 administration and setup

Interest in or some experience with Terraform or Infrastructure‑as‑Code

Some scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell)

Job description

Azure Cloud Engineer

Permanent | Home-Based (UK)

£45,000 - £55,000 + benefits

Azure, Windows Server, Terraform (desirable), SC Clearance

We're looking to recruit an SC Cleared Azure Cloud Engineer for a leading IT Consultancy. This is a hands‑on role that offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies, learn from senior colleagues, and take on real responsibility in a supportive environment.

This is a fully remote role with minimal travel. Due to the nature of projects valid SC Clearance is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting cloud and infrastructure services in Azure and on‑prem environments
• Assisting in resolving incidents and service requests escalated from the Service Desk
• Collaborating with engineers and project teams to maintain secure and resilient systems
• Monitoring systems to ensure performance, availability, and compliance with SLAs
• Updating and maintaining support documentation and technical runbooks
• Supporting the transition of new systems from project teams into BAU
• Occasionally assisting with hands‑on physical infrastructure tasks (e.g., hardware swaps)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, particularly IaaS and Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Hands‑on experience with Windows Server environments (2012 R2 - 2022)
• Good understanding of Active Directory and core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, GPO)
• Familiarity with Office 365 administration and setup
• Basic knowledge of virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V)
• Interest in or some experience with Terraform or Infrastructure‑as‑Code
• Some scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell) is a plus
• Valid SC Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical skills, gain exposure to enterprise‑scale cloud systems, and work alongside experienced professionals in a fast‑paced and secure environment.