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Contract Azure Engineer
Eastleigh, Hampshire | £350 - £550/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

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