Azure DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

Amber Labs; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital consultancy is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote position involves building and maintaining Azure platform services, developing infrastructure as code, and supporting secure cloud environments. The ideal candidate must have strong Azure and containerisation experience, along with active SC clearance. The role offers a pathway to a permanent position and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Stability and interesting work

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure DevOps or Cloud Engineer.
• Strong hands-on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS.
• Containerisation experience with Docker and/or Service Fabric.
• Infrastructure as Code using ARM Templates and/or Terraform.
• Active SC clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining and improving Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Designing and managing containerised solutions.
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code.
• Supporting and improving CI/CD pipelines.
• Managing identity and access using Azure Entra ID.
• Writing scripts and automation using PowerShell.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Docker

Infrastructure as Code (ARM Templates, Terraform)

CI/CD pipelines

PowerShell

Git-based version control

Job description

Azure DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)

12-month Fixed Term Contract | Fully Remote | UK

Amber Labs is looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join us on a long-term digital transformation programme within the UK public sector. You’ll be working as part of a delivery-focused DevOps team, supporting and evolving a secure Azure platform used at national scale. This role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a clear intention to move to a permanent position thereafter.

Due to the nature of the work, active SC clearance that can be transferred is essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Building, maintaining and improving Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Logic Apps, Web Apps, Application Gateways, VNets and API Management
• Designing and managing containerised solutions using Docker or Service Fabric
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code using ARM Templates and / or Terraform
• Supporting and improving CI / CD pipelines using YAML and modern DevOps practices
• Managing identity and access using Azure Entra ID (AAD) and Azure AD B2C
• Writing scripts and automation using PowerShell (or equivalent)
• Working closely with engineering and delivery teams to support secure, scalable cloud environments
• Contributing to networking design, IAM policies and platform reliability

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Proven experience as an Azure DevOps or Cloud Engineer
• Strong hands-on Azure experience across IaaS and PaaS
• Containerisation experience with Docker and / or Service Fabric
• Infrastructure as Code using ARM Templates and / or Terraform
• Azure Entra ID (AAD) and Azure AD B2C
• Git-based version control
• CI / CD pipelines and YAML
• Scripting experience (PowerShell preferred)
• Active SC clearance (transferable)

Nice to have

• SQL and Entity Framework exposure
• Public sector delivery experience
• Strong understanding of networking architecture and IAM

Why Amber Labs

Amber Labs is a fast-growing data and digital consultancy delivering meaningful work across complex and high-impact environments. We invest in our people, support long-term career development, and focus on quality delivery rather than body-shopping. This role offers stability, interesting work, and a genuine route to permanence.