Senior Azure Platform Engineer – MOD/Defence – UK Security Clearance

Talent Locker Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Locker Ltd is seeking a Senior Azure Platform Engineer to design and deliver secure Azure platforms for critical defence operations in Farnborough. This role requires SC Clearance and provides a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days on-site. Candidates should possess strong Azure skills, hands-on Kubernetes experience, and the ability to lead CI/CD processes. The role emphasizes responsibility and problem-solving within complex environments, thus offering engaging and impactful work in defence-related projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Azure technologies and certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Deep understanding of secure networking and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure infrastructure across various services.
• Build secure connectivity in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Lead on Kubernetes deployments and CI/CD automation.

Skills

Azure expertise

Kubernetes experience

Cloud architecture

CI/CD pipeline improvement

Terraform experience

Job description

Senior Azure Platform Engineer – MOD/Defence – UK Security Clearance Required

£70-80k + benefits
Farnborough (Hybrid 2-3 days on site)
SC Clearance

Build platforms that have to work. Every time.

This role sits in a space where engineering standards are high, MOD and Defence environments are complex, and the outcome actually matters. You’ll be working on secure, Azure-based platforms that support critical operations, not just internal systems or low-impact products.

If you enjoy getting into the detail, solving difficult problems, and building things properly, this is the kind of work that keeps you interested.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be designing and delivering secure Azure platforms, working closely with engineers and architects to make sure everything is robust, scalable, and built with security in mind from the start.

A big part of the role is shaping how the platform is built and improved over time.

• Designing and managing Azure infrastructure across AKS, compute, storage and networking
• Building secure connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Applying and improving cloud security best practices
• Leading on Kubernetes environments and container deployments
• Driving CI/CD, automation, and Infrastructure as Code

You’ll also be involved in improving performance, reliability, and how teams use the platform day to day.

What you’ll bring

This is a senior role, so you’ll need to be comfortable taking ownership and making decisions in a complex environment.

• Strong background in Azure, ideally with AZ-104 and AZ-305
• Deep understanding of networking and secure cloud architecture
• Hands‑on Kubernetes experience in production
• Experience with Terraform or similar tooling
• Proven ability to build and improve CI/CD pipelines

Beyond that, it’s about mindset. Someone who takes responsibility, questions things, and enjoys working through challenges rather than avoiding them.

If you’re looking for a role where the technical bar is high and the work has real weight behind it, this is one to take seriously.