Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent Security Clearance: Must hold clearance The Opportunity We're working with a growing technology consultancy specialising in the delivery of secure, mission-critical digital solutions across the Defence and National Security sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to join their team in Farnborough, supporting the design, development and delivery of secure cloud infrastructure for complex, high-impact projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong Microsoft Azure experience who enjoys solving technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies and contributing to projects that have a genuine operational impact. Key Responsibilities - Cloud Infrastructure: Design, deploy, configure and manage Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts and App Services. - Infrastructure as Code: Develop and maintain automated infrastructure deployments using Terraform. - Containerisation: Deploy, manage and scale containerised applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Instances (ACI). - Cloud Security: Implement and maintain security controls, including RBAC, Microsoft Entra ID, Network Security Groups (NSGs) and firewalls. - Automation: Develop scripts using PowerShell, Python or Azure CLI to automate infrastructure management and deployment processes. - CI/CD: Support and maintain deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. - Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor cloud environments using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, identifying and resolving performance or availability issues. - Optimisation: Review cloud infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, scalability and cost efficiency. - Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, architecture and delivery teams to implement secure cloud solutions. Essential Skills & Experience - Minimum 3 years' experience in cloud engineering, IT infrastructure, cloud administration or DevOps. - Strong hands-on experience working with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS and PaaS services. - Experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. - Good understanding of Azure networking, including Virtual Networks, subnets, DNS, VPN gateways and firewalls. - Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python or Azure CLI. - Understanding of cloud security principles, identity management and access controls. - Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a technical engineering team. Desirable Skills & Experience - Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised applications. - Experience using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for CI/CD. - Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and role-based access control (RBAC). - Experience with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. - Microsoft Azure certifications, particularly AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate) or AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert). - Previous experience working within Defence, National Security, Government or other highly regulated environments. - Experience delivering cloud infrastructure in secure or security-cleared environments. What's on Offer? - Competitive salary and bonus scheme. - 10% employer pension contribution (with 5% employee contribution). - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. - Private medical cover. - Life assurance. - Professional development and training support. - Hybrid working arrangements. - On-site parking, gym, café and restaurant facilities. - Opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies on complex Defence and National Security projects. - Collaborative working environment with opportunities for career progression. Interested? If you're an experienced Cloud Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a growing, technically driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role.