Azure Cloud Platform Engineer

CBSbutler Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is looking for experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to design and implement secure cloud platforms for UK defence programmes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Azure expertise across IaaS and PaaS, Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform or Bicep, and familiarity with secure environments. This role requires SC security clearance and offers the opportunity to support vital national security projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure Cloud / Platform Engineer.
• Strong hands‑on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support secure Azure cloud platforms.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Engineer Azure networking solutions.

Skills

Azure Cloud expertise

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep)

CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps

Azure networking and security best practices

Experience in secure environments

Education

Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305 or equivalent)

Tools

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Sentinel

Job description

Business Sector:

IT

Job ref:

CDI - 153615

Post Date:

December 18, 2025

Remote

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
• 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
• 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