Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer - Azure Cloud SME - 2 days onsite in Manchester - 3-6 month contract - Outside IR35 - £500 per day

We are seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to take technical ownership of security, architecture, and shared services across a complex hybrid cloud estate.

This a 3-6 month contract, outside IR35, you must be able to work in the Manchester office 2 days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve cloud security posture across Azure (primary), with exposure to AWS and GCP.
• Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across cloud infrastructure, networking, and IAM.
• Provide senior-level input into low- and high-level cloud solution designs.
• Build and maintain shared Azure landing zones and core infrastructure.
• Review penetration test and vulnerability assessment outputs and drive remediation.
• Support cloud governance, access control, policy enforcement, and cost optimisation.

Technical experience required

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (core services, networking, Entra ID).
• Proven background in cloud architecture or cloud engineering (5+ years).
• Deep understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, and policy-based governance.
• Experience with CSPM tools and enterprise-scale cloud environments.
• Exposure to automation and IaC (Terraform, PowerShell, Python) desirable.