Junior Azure Engineer

Clearance: Must be eligible to pass Security Clearance

Join a forward-thinking team where you’ll play a key role in building and evolving enterprise-grade cloud platforms in Microsoft Azure. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cloud-focused engineering team working at the heart of modern infrastructure delivery. Expect to work closely with architects, developers, and security specialists to design and operate robust Azure environments.

What you’ll do

• Design and deploy Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Configure and manage networking components (VNets, NSGs, Firewalls, Private Endpoints, Load Balancers)
• Deliver and support compute services including VMs, App Services, and containers
• Implement security and governance controls (RBAC, Azure Policy, Management Groups)
• Build and support landing zones and foundational cloud environments
• Manage monitoring and observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerts
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Functions
• Maintain and support Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and container platforms
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide 3rd-line support and root cause analysis
• Optimise cloud environments for cost, performance, and resilience
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and platform maturity

What you’ll need

• Strong experience with Azure core services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security)
• Hands-on experience working with Kubernetes (K8s)
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Bicep, ARM, or Terraform)
• Solid understanding of Azure networking and cloud architecture principles
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud issues
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerisation
• Knowledge of Azure governance frameworks and landing zones
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of identity and access management (Entra ID, managed identities)

If you’re passionate about cloud engineering and want to make an impact in a modern Azure environment, this role is for you.

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