Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to support the design, delivery, and operation of secure Azure cloud platforms for UK defence and national security programmes. This remote role requires proven Azure Cloud experience, expertise in Infrastructure as Code, and knowledge of networking and security best practices. A valid SC security clearance is necessary for application, making this a unique opportunity for candidates familiar with regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support secure Azure cloud platforms.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Engineer Azure networking solutions including VNets and NSGs.
• Implement identity and access controls using Azure AD.

Skills

Azure Cloud / Platform Engineering

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep / ARM)

Azure networking and security best practices

CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Experience in regulated environments

Job description

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