Azure Infrastructure Engineer - hybrid Salisbury - 6 months - SC cleared - £market rates in IR35)

SC Security Cleared role, required by our services client based near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Commutable from Devizes, Basingstoke, Andover, Bath, Amesbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough

2-3 days on site - due to remote location own transport is essential and candidates MUST BE local to site.

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment - you will currently hold SC/DV Clearance, or be eligible to undertake.

Role Purpose

The SC approved (ideally) Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, provisioning, and configuring a new Azure tenant to support the deployment of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.1. The role requires expertise in Azure architecture, networking, security, and automation, ensuring the environment is secure, scalable, and compliant with organisational and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Proven experience in Azure infrastructure engineering and tenant setup.

Strong understanding of Azure networking, RBAC, identity & access management.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes/AKS or OpenShift.

Proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

Knowledge of cloud security principles, encryption, and compliance frameworks.

Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel).

Desirable:

Experience deploying or supporting IBM Maximo / MAS 9.1 or similar enterprise applications.

Knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute).

Familiarity with ITIL/TOGAF-aligned practices.

Understanding of SOC/SIEM integration for security operations.

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or higher.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).

Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) or Red Hat OpenShift certification (advantageous).

IT security or compliance certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) desirable