276 Azure Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Start date: ASAP (within the next 4 weeks)

Contract length: 6 months

Day rate: £425 - £465 per day inside IR35

Location: Wokingham - 3 days per week onsite

Our client, a large global consultancy, is seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to deliver application environments in Azure for critical project work. You will be responsible for provisioning.

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Position: Azure Engineer 

Reports to: Head of Managed Services 

As an Azure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Microsoft Azure solutions across a variety of customer environments. You will work closely with support teams, project managers, and technical leads to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with solid Azure experience, a proactive mindset, and a passion for cloud technologies. 

Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 30+ years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years.

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

Headquartered in central London, with seven regional offices, the company has over 300 colleagues in an organisation centred around distinct portfolio offerings and a further central support services function.  Methods delivers multi-disciplinary and full-lifecycle services in a range of specialisms, all related to transitioning from monolithic legacy estates to new, user-centric, cloud and hybrid-based models.  The company is a national leader in combining user-centred digital service design with cloud-based open architecture and modern technology services.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and Azure Active Directory. 

• Assist in cloud migration projects and service transitions from on-premises to Azure. 

• Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud solutions. 

• Monitor and optimize Azure environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel. 

• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform). 

• Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents. 

• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to operational best practices. 

• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and training sessions. 

Technical Expertise 

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services: 

• Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Azure AD 

• Azure Backup, Site Recovery, hybrid cloud setups 

• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) 

• Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI) 

• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, firewalls) 

• Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, SCOM, OMS) 

Professional Experience 

• Experience in a technical engineering role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or enterprise IT environment. 

• Proven ability to deliver cloud solutions and support production environments. 

• Comfortable working within structured support frameworks and SLAs. 

Certifications (Preferred) 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (desirable) 

• ITIL Foundation or higher 

• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) 

Soft Skills 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills 

• Analytical and detail-oriented 

• Able to work independently and as part of a team 

• Capable of explaining technical concepts to varied audiences 

Career Development 

• Access to Microsoft certification programs and exam vouchers 

• Online training via Pluralsight 

• Opportunities to progress into Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Cloud Architect roles 

Work Environment 

• Primarily home-based with occasional travel to customer sites and the London office 

• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture 

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. 

Benefits

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment

Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training

Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible Working – including home working and part time

Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes

Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year

Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation

Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance

Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary

Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

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Position Overview

We are seeking a Azure Security Engineer to join our UK-based team. This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining robust security solutions across our Azure cloud infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance, hardening environments, and leveraging Microsoft’s security tools to protect our systems and data.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture & Implementation

• Implement and maintain secure Azure architectures in line with best practices
• Develop and support cloud security policies and technical standards
• Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and contribute to security roadmaps
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD and cloud-native applications

Microsoft Security Stack

• Configure and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Sentinel
• Deploy Microsoft Purview for compliance and information protection
• Manage Microsoft 365 Defender (Office 365, Identity, Endpoint)
• Support Conditional Access, Entra ID, and Identity Governance setups
• Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and sensitivity labels
• Work with Azure Key Vault and manage encryption and certificate strategies
• Collaborate with our SOC and managed Sentinel provider on incident handling

Compliance & Governance

• Help ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIS2
• Support configuration and monitoring in Microsoft Compliance Manager
• Maintain security documentation and assist in audit preparation
• Configure insider risk management, audit, and eDiscovery capabilities
• Track Secure Score and recommend improvements

Incident Response & Monitoring

• Configure monitoring and alerts using Microsoft tools (Sentinel, Defender)
• Participate in incident response and post-incident reviews
• Contribute to the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Track KPIs and generate reports using Microsoft compliance and security solutions

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams
• Provide technical security guidance to colleagues
• Communicate technical risks and recommendations to key stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or similar
• 2+ years in cloud security roles, with at least 1 years in Microsoft Azure environments
• Experience in enterprise-level cloud environments, preferably in regulated industries

• Deep expertise in Azure security and Microsoft Defender suite
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Intune, and Defender for Endpoint
• Strong experience with Entra ID/Active Directory, Conditional Access, and PIM
• Hands-on with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph API for security automation
• Familiarity with M365 security, Zero Trust models, and Microsoft Information Protection
• Knowledge of compliance tools and frameworks (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2)
• Experience with Azure Firewall, NSGs, ASGs, and endpoint management

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) or working toward it
• One or more of: MS-500, SC-400, SC-900

Certifications (Desirable)

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similar

• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
• Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Medicash (Health Cash Plans)
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays (Opportunity to finish early)
• Birthday day off
• Employee assistance program
• Travel loan scheme
• Charity days
• Breakfast provided
• Social Events throughout the year
• Hybrid Working

Our Company:

With Intelligence is based at One London Wall, London EC2Y 5EA. We offer amazing benefits, free breakfast daily and drinks provided all day, every day. We actively encourage social networks that oversee activities from sports, book reading to rock climbing, that you are free to join.

As part of our company, you will enjoy the benefits of an open plan office and working with a social and energetic team. With Intelligence provides exclusive editorial, research, data and events for senior executives within the asset management industry. These include hedge funds, private credit, private equity, real estate and traditional asset management, and our editorial brands are seen as market leaders in providing asset manager sales and IR execs with the actionable information they require to help them raise and retain assets. To maintain and grow our position in the market we need to continue to hire highly motivated, thoughtful and to ensure our subscribers are getting the exclusive intelligence they need first, and most comprehensively, through our range of services. If you are interested so far in what you have read, please apply, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the Role

Microsoft House is seeking a talented and driven Cloud Engineer to join its Glasgow-based team. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week onsite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-based solutions using Microsoft technologies, with a focus on O365 , M365 , and Azure .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 and Office 365 environments.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud transformation projects.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud-related issues.
• Automate tasks and processes using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell).
• Stay current with Microsoft cloud innovations and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Cloud Engineering role, ideally within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with:
• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity)
• Office 365 and Microsoft 365 administration
• Azure Active Directory, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online
• Experience with cloud security, monitoring, and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, CLI).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-104 , MS-100 , MS-101 ) are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Work in a cutting-edge Microsoft-focused environment.
• Flexible hybrid working model (1 day onsite in Glasgow).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about cloud technologies and want to be part of a forward-thinking team at Microsoft House, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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About the Role

Microsoft House is seeking a talented and driven Cloud Engineer to join its Glasgow-based team. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week onsite. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-based solutions using Microsoft technologies, with a focus on O365 , M365 , and Azure .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 and Office 365 environments.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud transformation projects.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud-related issues.
• Automate tasks and processes using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell).
• Stay current with Microsoft cloud innovations and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Cloud Engineering role, ideally within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with:
• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity)
• Office 365 and Microsoft 365 administration
• Azure Active Directory, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online
• Experience with cloud security, monitoring, and automation.
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, CLI).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-104 , MS-100 , MS-101 ) are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Work in a cutting-edge Microsoft-focused environment.
• Flexible hybrid working model (1 day onsite in Glasgow).
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about cloud technologies and want to be part of a forward-thinking team at Microsoft House, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

To find out more about Huxley, please visit (url removed)

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Azure Cloud Engineer | Banking Sector | 6- month contract | Bournemouth (4 days on site) | £740p/day (IIR35)

We're looking for a Azure Cloud Engineer to join a leading client in the financial sector on a 6 months contract. This is a hands on, 'doer' role focused on application management and governance within Azure.

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering SMEs to produce high-lev.

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