Azure Cloud Engineer - SC CLEARED

About Us

Zero Plus Ltd is a trusted technology services partner to the UK Government and corporate sectors. We deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions to multiple UK public sector organisations.

Supporting more than 20,000 end users, our mission is to enable secure cloud and end user services guided by our Zero Trust Security Model. Our teams specialise in Identity Verification, Managed Endpoints, Threat Detection, Secure Remote Access, and Adaptive Security Policies, balancing exceptional user experience with enterprise grade security.

We operate under an ISO/IEC 27001 certified ISMS and an ITIL aligned service management framework, ensuring integrity, resilience, and operational excellence.

Joining Zero Plus means being part of a growing, people first organisation where your career will be developed by working alongside experienced technology professionals supporting mission critical government services.

Why Join Zero Plus?

• Great Location: Our modern offices in the Strand, London, place you at the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant areas, surrounded by history, culture, and excellent transport links.
• High Impact Projects: Work on cutting edge projects in secure cloud adoption and Zero Trust Security across multi-platform estates.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Culture: We are building a culture where people feel they belong, are supported, and can thrive. Every voice matters, and we actively encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ communities and those from less advantaged socio-economic groups.
• Growth and Development: As part of our evolving Future Operating Model, we are committed to your career growth. From personal development plans to technical certifications, we will invest in your learning so you can continue to grow with us.
• Purpose Driven Work: At Zero Plus, your expertise directly supports national digital services, helping public sector organisations operate securely and confidently in complex environments.

The Role

We are looking for a Cloud Platform Network Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud-based network infrastructure.

In this role, you will ensure scalable and reliable connectivity across hybrid environments, enabling cloud services that underpin UK Government and enterprise operations. You will work closely with architects, developers, and security teams to align network designs with business and compliance needs.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement Azure networking solutions including VNets, VPN Gateways, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and WAF.
• Support hub-and-spoke topologies and hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Monitor and optimise performance across hybrid and multi-site environments.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and resolve incidents quickly.
• Implement observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.
• Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure CLI, and PowerShell.
• Contribute to CI/CD integration for infrastructure as code.
• Ensure compliance with ISO27001 standards and Zero Trust principles.
• Manage firewalls, access controls, and threat detection.
• Maintain accurate documentation and mentor junior engineers.

This role gives you the opportunity to deliver secure, modern cloud infrastructure on projects with national impact.

What We’re Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Proven experience in Azure networking and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VNets, App Gateway, Firewall & WAF, Network Watcher, Load Balancer).
• Scripting and automation expertise with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform.
• Knowledge of network security principles and Azure-native security tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Current and valid SC clearance.

Desirable skills:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (or equivalent).
• Experience with Zscaler and Okta.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or third-party monitoring tools.

As a people-first organisation, we want our people to grow and develop with us. So, if you do not quite meet every one of the requirements listed but feel you could excel in this role and be a great member of our team, we still encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a cloud engineering role with high responsibility and impact, we would love to hear from you.