We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Cloud Operations Azure Engineer to support a secure, highly regulated UK technology environment.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working close to the technology - building, configuring, operating and improving Azure environments while maintaining strong security, governance and operational standards.
The environment is continuing to evolve across cloud, automation, data and emerging technologies, so this is an opportunity to work on a modern Azure estate where security, resilience and operational discipline really matter .
What you'll be doing
Test and validate vendor updates and security patches for Azure-hosted Servers before deployment.
Deploy approved updates and patches across Azure server environments in line with agreed schedules.
Monitor patching activity and investigate, troubleshoot and remediate deployment issues.
Configure and maintain Azure Update Manager, including adjusting update frequency where required.
Build, configure and operate Azure cloud environments and services in accordance with approved designs and security controls.
Configure Azure subscriptions, policies, RBAC, networking, logging and tagging.
Provision and manage Azure compute, storage and platform services.
Use Infrastructure as Code to automate infrastructure deployment and configuration.
Develop and maintain automation using technologies such as Terraform, Bicep or ARM , alongside PowerShell and/or Python .
Support CI/CD and deployment automation using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub .
Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, backup and disaster recovery configurations.
Support cloud migrations, deployments, cutovers and service transitions.
Investigate and resolve cloud infrastructure and deployment issues.
Work within established incident, change and problem management processes.
Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks and operational handover information.
Work closely with architecture, security and platform teams to identify vulnerabilities, resolve issues and continuously improve cloud standards.
Provide appropriate evidence of operational and security controls, including l...
Cloud Operations Azure Engineer - SC Cleared in London employer: Synergize Consulting Ltd
As a leading employer in the Defence and Government sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that values technical expertise and professional growth. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, competitive salaries, and a commitment to work-life balance, all while contributing to critical projects in highly secure environments. Join us in a role that not only challenges your skills but also offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in national security.
