Azure Engineer

Azure Engineer, £70k 12 month FTC, London & Remote Working Bench IT require a skilled Azure Engineer to support the organisation's transition to a cloud-first operating model. The engineer will play a key role in for the design, implementation, and operational management of Azure-based infrastructure services and evolving the infrastructure function from traditional, on-premises server management to a modern, service-oriented cloud platform. The role will ensure Azure services are secure, resilient, cost-effective, and fully supportable within business-as-usual operations. *Please note this role will be hybrid working 2 – 3 days in London* The successful candidate will have the have the skills and experience listed below: Essential • Proven experience supporting Microsoft Azure environments • Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure and platform services. • Some experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform). • Understanding of Azure networking and hybrid connectivity models. • Experience with Azure identity and access management (Entra ID, RBAC). • Proficiency in Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools, particularly Azure Monitor. • Support and manage Azure infrastructure and platform services. • Implement and support Azure-native services including PaaS, Azure Backup, monitoring, and AVD. • Configure and support Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, NSGs, and hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute). • Manage Azure identity and access using Entra ID and RBAC. Desirable • Experience implementing or supporting cloud migrations. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. • Knowledge of cost management and cloud financial optimisation. • Understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity in cloud environments. • Relevant Azure certifications (eg AZ-104, AZ-305). Azure Engineer, £70k 12 month FTC, London & Remote Working