Azure Platform Engineer; SC or DV Cleared

Azure Platform Engineer

Central Government | Microsoft Azure | SC Cleared | Hybrid | Competitive Rate

We are looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to design, build and manage the secure Microsoft Azure platform that underpins this mission-critical national programme. This is a hands-on, senior technical role at the heart of the infrastructure delivery team, requiring deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, security and operational management.

We are supporting a major central Government client on a mission-critical digital transformation programme to replace a legacy case management system with a modern, secure, cloud-native platform hosted on Microsoft Azure.

The new platform will automate referral ingestion, triage and case-handling workflows, integrate with key national systems, provide secure APIs for data exchange with partners, and deliver significant improvements in operational reporting, resilience and scalability.

This is a multidisciplinary programme bringing together a full delivery team to design, build, secure and support the platform from the ground up. It is an opportunity to work on nationally important digital infrastructure within a technically demanding and rewarding environment.

Location: Hybrid – various UK locations. Candidates must be able to attend site as required.

Clearance: Active SC Clearance is essential. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered.

Rate: Competitive, commensurate with experience. To be discussed on application.

• Design and implement a secure, enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure cloud platform aligned to government security standards
• Architect and manage Azure networking, identity, landing zones, resilience and monitoring capabilities
• Configure and manage App Service Environment (v3) architecture including VNet integration
• Ensure the platform meets government security and compliance requirements throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Lead infrastructure design decisions and provide technical assurance across the cloud estate
• Collaborate with Dev Ops, security and backend engineering teams to ensure seamless platform integration
• Support operational readiness, incident response and ongoing platform optimisation

• 7+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing complex, secure Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure
• Deep subject matter expertise in App Service Environment (v3) architecture, including VNet integration
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity (Entra  / Azure AD), landing zones and security controls
• Experience delivering cloud platforms within government or highly regulated environments
• Active SC Clearance (essential – candidates without this will not be considered)

• Microsoft Azure certification (strongly preferred)
• Experience with Azure Bicep, ARM templates or Terraform
• Familiarity with NCSC cloud security guidelines and government security standards

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements above, please get in touch as soon as possible with:

• Your current CV
• Your availability / notice period
• Your expected day rate
• Confirmation of your current SC clearance status (level and whether currently active)

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis and suitable candidates will be progressed without delay.