Role: Cloud Engineer (Azure) Contract Duration: 6 Months Day Rate: £325 -£350 Location: You must be able to be on site in Southampton 2-3 days a week We’re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our client’s Server Platforms & Operating Systems team on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This role is essential in supporting Azure based workloads and on premises VMware and Windows Server environment, ensuring smooth operation, performance, and reliability. The position is hybrid, with 2-3 days in the office in Southampton. Requirements: • Proven experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure management, including hands on platform experience in: • Networking: VNET, NSG, DNS, routing, private endpoints, ExpressRoute, VPN. • Storage management, Azure Policy, and Azure Monitor. • Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and Azure security. • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI). • Experience managing Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage, and networking. BAU Engineer Desirable Skills: • Experience with DevOps/GitLab CI/CD pipelines and runners. • Azure certifications such as AZ900 or AZ104.