Contract Azure Engineer

Contract Azure Engineer

Eastleigh, Hampshire | £350 - £500/day | 6-month initial contract

We’re seeking an experienced Azure Engineer to support a major cloud migration and security project for an Engineering group of companies.

This is a 6-month contract, initially based at their Head Office in Eastleigh, Hampshire, with flexible hybrid working available.

This role is pivotal in delivering secure and scalable Azure infrastructure as part of a broader transformation programme, with a focus on high availability, cybersecurity, and best practice deployment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and support the migration of infrastructure and services into Microsoft Azure.

• Design, deploy and manage Azure cloud environments, including virtual networks, storage accounts, load balancers and VPN gateways.

• Implement Azure-native security tools including Azure Security Centre, Sentinel, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and proactively mitigate cloud security risks in line with compliance standards (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA).

• Provide hands-on support for incident response, root cause analysis and remediation.

• Collaborate with development and IT operations teams to embed security into DevOps workflows.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Azure architecture, scripting, automation, and security hardening.

• Deliver documentation, knowledge transfer, and technical guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in cloud engineering and Azure security, ideally in a migration or transformation programme.

• Strong understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Compute, Networking, Storage, and Identity.

• Experience with Azure Sentinel, Security Centre, Defender, and related monitoring/security platforms.

• Skilled in PowerShell and/or Azure CLI scripting for automation and deployment.

• Knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, VPNs, firewalls, and Zero Trust security principles.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, project-based environments with changing priorities.

• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP or similar are advantageous.

Summary

Position: Azure Engineer

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire (Hybrid)

Contract Type: 6-month Contract initially

Day Rate: £350 - £500/day DOE

Start Date: ASAP / Notice Dependent

Apply: Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned Azure Engineer to play a key role in a critical cloud transformation project with a strong emphasis on security, resilience, and scalability.