Azure Cloud Engineer – 3 Month Contract – Leicester (Hybrid) - Outside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a global organisation based in Leicester, who require an Azure Cloud Engineer to support on a contract basis. The role: This Azure Cloud Engineer role will be involve supporting and enhancing the client’s Azure environment, delivering infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensuring secure, scalable cloud operations. The successful candidate will support both business-as-usual (BAU) operations and contribute to ongoing project initiatives. Key technical skills & experience: • Extensive experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer • Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) • Azure Foundations & Scaffolding, Landing Zones • Azure Networking: Expertise in Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, NSGs/ASGs, VPN Gateways, and Azure Firewall • Azure IaaS & PaaS: Experience deploying and managing VMs, App Services, Azure Storage accounts, and PaaS offerings (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Migrate). • Identity Management (Entra ID): Strong knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD), AAD Connect, RBAC • Azure SQL: Proficient in provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure SQL databases (PaaS) and Managed Instance • Automation & PowerShell • Experience with Azure DNS zones, custom DNS servers Role details: • Role: Azure Cloud Engineer • Duration: 3 months • IR35: Outside IR35 - (Off-payroll regulations do not apply) • Rate: £450 - £500 per day • Location: Hybrid – Leicester To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Suzie Stone, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment’ on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU\_UK