Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Azure Platform Engineer for a remote role, overseeing the design and operation of secure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven Azure Cloud experience, expertise in Infrastructure as Code, and knowledge of Azure networking and security. This position offers daily rates of £650-700 and requires SC security clearance, contributing vital support to MOD-aligned programmes in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud / Platform Engineer.
• Strong hands-on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS.
• Experience in secure or regulated environments.

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 Azure Firewall.

Skills

Azure Cloud experience

Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform / Bicep / ARM)

Azure networking and security best practices

CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Experience in secure 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

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