Azure Cloud Platform Engineers x 3 - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineers for a contract role supporting a Defence project in the UK. The position involves designing and operating Azure platforms under strict security compliance. Candidates should have strong Azure engineering experience, knowledge of infrastructure as code, and active SC clearance. The daily rate ranges from £590 to £650, and the role is inside IR35, ensuring competitive compensation for highly skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure platforms.
• Experience in secure environments like defence or central government.
• Understanding of secure‑by‑design cloud delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and support Azure cloud platforms in regulated environments.
• Automate infrastructure using IaC.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Azure platform engineering

Security compliance knowledge

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep)

Azure networking

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Azure Cloud Platform Engineers x 3 - SC Cleared

• Initial 6 month contract
• Supporting new Defence project
• £590 to £650 per day - Inside IR35
• SC Cleared role

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to support and enhance a secure, large-scale cloud environment within a defence setting. This is a hands‑on contract role focused on building, securing, and operating Azure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and support Azure cloud platforms in highly regulated environments
• Implement secure landing zones, networking, identity, and governance
• Automate infrastructure using IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
• Support CI/CD pipelines and platform reliability
• Ensure compliance with government/defence security standards (NCSC, MOD, etc.)
• Troubleshoot complex platform issues across environments

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on Azure platform engineering experience
• Background working in defence, central government, or similar secure environments
• Solid knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra ID), security, and monitoring
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform/Bicep preferred)
• Understanding of secure‑by‑design and compliance‑driven cloud delivery
• Active SC clearance

Desirable

• Experience with Kubernetes (AKS)
• DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of NCSC Cloud Security Principles