Azure Cloud Platform Engineer - SC Cleared (6m Defence)

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is hiring Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to support a new defence project on a 6-month contract. The role requires hands-on experience in building and securing Azure platforms within a highly regulated environment, strong knowledge of Azure networking, and active SC clearance. Candidates should also be proficient in Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £590 to £650, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• Experience with automation tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of compliance-driven cloud delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support Azure cloud platforms.
• Implement secure landing zones and governance.
• Troubleshoot complex platform issues.

Skills

Strong hands‑on Azure platform engineering experience

Background in defence or secure environments

Solid knowledge of Azure networking

Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform)

Understanding of secure‑by‑design cloud delivery

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

A leading technology staffing firm is hiring Azure Cloud Platform Engineers to support a new defence project on a 6-month contract. The role requires hands-on experience in building and securing Azure platforms within a highly regulated environment, strong knowledge of Azure networking, and active SC clearance. Candidates should also be proficient in Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £590 to £650, inside IR35.