Cloud Platform Engineer – Azure

NEC Software Solutions

Cloud Platform Engineer building Azure landing zones, networking, identity, and Terraform automation. Supporting NEC Software Solutions’ platforms for governments and essential public services.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • Hartlepool • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud platform engineering, including the implementation and management of cloud infrastructure, automation, and security practices. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and experienced in CI/CD processes to enhance operational efficiency.

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Cloud Platform EngineeringInfrastructure As Code (Terraform)CI/CD Pipeline SupportCloud NetworkingCloud IAM Policies

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Hard Skills

Cloud NetworkingTerraformBash ScriptingPython ScriptingPowerShell ScriptingAzureDevOpsSREITIL FrameworksWindows Server Administration

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsMonitoring ToolsKubernetesActive DirectoryUnix/Linux Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Intermediate Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, OCI)SC-Level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cloud GovernanceIdentity ManagementNetwork EnvironmentsIncident ResponseOperational Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDNSFirewallsKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraformUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and operate core public cloud platform foundations underpinning application workloads
Implement and maintain cloud landing zones, account/subscription structures, and baseline configurations
Provision and manage shared platform services, including network hubs, identity integrations, and management groups
Implement cloud IAM policies, role-based access control, and federated identity integration
Automate identity provisioning and access workflows
Build and maintain cloud networking components including VNets/VPCs, routing, DNS, gateways, and private endpoints
Support hub-and-spoke and private connectivity to on-premises environments
Develop and maintain Terraform templates and modules
Support CI/CD pipelines for platform provisioning and automation
Contribute to automation scripts, tooling, and internal platform tooling
Support self-service capabilities for application and product teams
Provide day-to-day platform operations and incident response
Apply patches, upgrades, and maintenance to platform components
Assist with onboarding new cloud environments and subscriptions/accounts
Maintain engineering documentation, runbooks, and platform patterns
Collaborate with Security, FinOps, and Platform Services teams on operational and governance controls
Implement new platform capabilities and architectural enhancements
Improve automation, self-service, and developer experience
Refactor platform components to improve security, scalability, and reliability
Report to the Cloud Platform & Services Operations Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Intermediate or advanced cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or OCI (above Fundamentals level)
Eligible for UK Security Clearance
Experience with Azure
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, especially Terraform
Understanding of cloud networking and identity fundamentals
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Experience working in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering environments
Experience working within ITIL frameworks
Ability to automate repetitive tasks using Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Understanding of cloud governance basics, including tagging, policies, and cost controls
Collaborative and team-oriented approach
Ability to follow architectural standards and engineering guidance
Clear communication with engineering and operations teams
Experience designing or supporting enterprise network environments, including routing, firewalls, DNS, and private connectivity, desirable
Experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory integration, patching, and hardening, desirable
Experience administering Unix/Linux systems, including RHEL, Ubuntu, or SUSE, desirable
Exposure to container platforms and Kubernetes, desirable
Experience integrating monitoring and observability tooling, desirable
Pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK
Must currently hold SC-level or higher national security vetting clearance, NPPV Level 3, or be able to gain Enhanced Security Clearance
Satisfactory vetting, references, and occupational health checks required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE)
4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses
Reasonable adjustments and accessibility support during recruitment or interview