Job Description

Azure Cloud Engineer
Permanent | Home-Based (UK)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + benefits, on call worth £8k - £9k

Skills: Azure, Windows Server, Terraform (desirable), SC Clearance

We’re looking to recruit an SC Cleared Azure Cloud Engineer to for a leading IT Consultancy. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to work with modern technologies, learn from senior colleagues, and take on real responsibility in a supportive environment.

This is a fully remote role with minimal travel. Due to the nature of projects valid SC Clearance is essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting cloud and infrastructure services in Azure and on-prem environments
• Assisting in resolving incidents and service requests escalated from the Service Desk
• Collaborating with engineers and project teams to maintain secure and resilient systems
• Monitoring systems to ensure performance, availability, and compliance with SLAs
• Updating and maintaining support documentation and technical runbooks
• Supporting the transition of new systems from project teams into BAU
• Occasionally assisting with hands-on physical infrastructure tasks (e.g., hardware swaps)

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, particularly IaaS and Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server environments (2012 R2 – 2022)
• Good understanding of Active Directory and core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, GPO)
• Familiarity with Office 365 administration and setup
• Basic knowledge of virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Interest in or some experience with Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code
• Some scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell) is a plus
• Valid SC Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical skills, gain exposure to enterprise-scale cloud systems, and work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced and secure environment.