Cloud Platform Engineer - Azure
Job in
Hartlepool, Durham County, TS24, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-08
Listing for:
NEC Software Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, SRE/Site Reliability, Azure
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Discover more at NO AGENCIES PLEASEJob Description We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to build and operate the core public cloud platform foundations that underpin all application workloads. This role will focus on implementing landing zones, identity integration, networking, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks, working closely with senior platform engineers and platform services teams.
The role sits within the Cloud Platform Engineering team and reports to the Cloud Platform & Services Operations Manager. It is a hands-on engineering role with strong automation and Dev Ops practices at its core.
Key Responsibilities Cloud Platform Foundations Implement and maintain cloud landing zones, account/subscription structures, and baseline configurations.
Provision and manage shared platform services (network hubs, identity integrations, management groups, etc.).Identity & Access Implement cloud IAM policies, role-based access control, and federated identity integration.
Automate identity provisioning and access workflows where possible.
Cloud Networking Build and maintain cloud networking components (VNets/VPCs, routing, DNS, gateways, private endpoints).Support connectivity patterns such as hub-and-spoke and private connectivity to on-premises.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and maintain Terraform templates and modules.
Support CI/CD pipelines for platform provisioning and automation.
Ensure environments are built consistently using code-driven approaches.
Platform Automation & Tooling Contribute to automation tooling, scripts, and internal platform tooling.
Support self-service capabilities for application and product teams.
Operational Support (BAU)
Support day-to-day platform operations and incident response.
Apply patches, upgrades, and maintenance to platform components.
Assist with onboarding new cloud environments and subscriptions/accounts.
Documentation & Collaboration Maintain engineering documentation, runbooks, and platform patterns.
Collaborate with Security, Fin Ops, and Platform Services teams to embed operational and governance controls.
BAU vs Project ResponsibilitiesBAUMaintain landing zones, IAM integrations, networking, and IaC pipelines.
Respond to platform incidents and support requests.
Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and configuration management.
Project / Change Implement new platform capabilities and architectural enhancements.
Improve automation, self-service, and developer experience.
Refactor platform components to improve security, scalability, and reliability.
Qualifications Intermediate or advanced cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or OCI (above Fundamentals level).Eligible for UK Security Clearance Required Skills & Experience Technical Experience with Azure
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform).Understanding of cloud networking and identity fundamentals.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
Engineering Practices Experience working in Dev Ops, SRE, or platform engineering environments.
Working within ITIL frameworks.
Ability to automate repetitive tasks using scripting (Bash, Python, Power Shell).Understanding of cloud governance basics (tagging, policies, cost controls).Soft Skills Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Ability to follow architectural standards and engineering guidance.
Clear communication with engineering and operations teams.
Desirable Experience Experience designing or supporting enterprise network environments, including routing, firewalls, DNS, and private connectivity (VPN/Express Route/Direct Connect).Experience administering and supporting Windows Server environments, including Active Directory integration, patching, and hardening.
Experience administering and supporting Unix/Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE), including configuration management and security hardening.
Exposure to container platforms and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE/OKE or on-prem Kubernetes).Experience integrating monitoring and observability tooling (Azure Monitor, Cloud Watch, Prometheus, Grafana, Manage Engine, Solar Winds.).Additional Information We pride ourselves…
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