Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer for a hybrid 6-month contract role focused on supporting the development, optimization, and governance of a client’s cloud platform. In this position, you will work closely with the Cloud Architect, combining hands-on technical delivery with architectural governance to ensure resilience and assurance across the Microsoft Azure estate.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, governance, and optimization of Azure cloud services, networking, storage, and virtualization.
- Manage and maintain Azure Firewall, Azure SQL, and cloud security controls.
- Support CI/CD, containerization, and modern engineering practices.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code using Terraform / OpenTofu.
- Support the adoption of Azure AI Foundry and Azure OpenAI.
- Contribute to cloud resilience, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity.
- Support monitoring, performance, capacity, and cost optimization.
- Provide technical assurance and challenge to third-party suppliers and solution designs.
Requirements
- Strong experience of Azure Cloud-Native Services gained in a regulated environment.
- Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security.
- Experience with Azure Firewall and network security controls.
- Experience supporting Azure SQL services.
- Experience with Terraform / OpenTofu and automation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and container platforms.
- Understanding of cloud governance, resilience, and disaster recovery.
- Strong stakeholder and supplier-management skills.