Cloud Engineer (Azure)

Cloud Ops Engineer (Azure) Hybrid working Defence environment - SC clearance required (can sponsor)

We're recruiting a Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure) to join a growing defence focused engineering team working on secure systems. This is a permanent role offering strong long term stability, technical depth and excellent benefits.

The Role

You'll be responsible for designing, operating and securing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, supporting high availability environments with a strong focus on security, performance and cost optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and services
• Implement security controls, access management, and compliance measures
• Monitor performance, availability, and cost efficiency across Azure environments
• Support Azure migrations and automate deployments and operational tasks
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and upskill junior colleagues

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands on experience with Microsoft Azure
• AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) required
  AZ-305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert - desirable
• Experience managing secure, scalable cloud environments
• Background in IoT, manufacturing, or R&D environments highly desirable
• Comfortable working in a defence / secure setting
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to mentor and support others

If you're an Azure engineer looking to work on secure, high-impact systems within a defence/ hi tech manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity.