Azure Engineer

Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance provider in the UK is seeking an Azure Engineer for a 6-month contract involving remote work. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in building secure Azure environments, with a strong security mindset to design and deploy compliant services. The role emphasizes leadership in cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to industry regulations. Join a workplace that values dynamic talent and inclusive strategies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with complex greenfield Azure builds.
• Proven ability to deliver secure, regulated cloud services in enterprise environments.
• Deep technical expertise in Azure security architecture and secure service configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of complex greenfield Azure environments.
• Design and deploy secure, compliant cloud services aligned with regulations.
• Configure and harden Azure services including Azure AD and Defender for Cloud.

Skills

Azure security architecture

Azure Policy

RBAC

NSGs

encryption

identity management

Job description

Key responsibilities

We are looking for a seasoned Azure Engineer with a strong security mindset to lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable cloud solutions. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in greenfield environments and have a proven track record of building regulated services in Microsoft Azure.

• Lead the architecture and implementation of complex greenfield Azure environments from the ground up.
• Design and deploy secure, compliant cloud services aligned with industry regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Configure and harden Azure services including Azure AD, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and more.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, access controls, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews across Azure workloads.
• Stay current with Azure platform updates, security features, and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive experience with complex greenfield Azure builds.
• Proven ability to deliver secure, regulated cloud services in enterprise environments.
• Deep technical expertise in Azure security architecture and secure service configuration.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Policy, RBAC, NSGs, firewalls, encryption, and identity management.
• Strong understanding of cloud compliance frameworks and regulatory standards.

Why Tesco Insurance and Money Services?

Seeing your impact all around you: there's no better feeling.

Lucky for us, we get to feel it all the time. Because whatever our role, we're helping our colleagues and serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

We deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for.

Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It's why you'll get bags of choice and plenty of development. It's why you'll always be heard and find balance that works for you. It's why you'll feel totally at home in a place where everyone's welcome.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future‑ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever‑evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

On behalf of Tesco IMS, AMS are now looking for a Azure Engineer for a 6 month contract on a remote working model.

Tesco IMS deals in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. And that means they always work with heart. Whether they're helping their customers or looking after their people, you'll find there's a warmth and friendliness to everything they do.