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Contract Azure Cloud Operations Engineer - NPPV3 + SC Cleared

Location: Southampton (5 Days/Week On-Site)

Duration: 2 months

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Day Rate: Negotiable

Due to the sensitive nature of the data involved, candidates must hold valid NPPV3 and SC clearance (within 6 months of leaving previous role).

Our client is looking for an experience Azure Cloud Operations Engineer to join the team to work on n a high-impact, time-sensitive project focused on data retention within their SaaS platform. This is a hands-on, in-office role based in Southampton offering you the chance to work at the cutting edge of cloud security and compliance in support of UK law enforcement.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be working alongside the Cloud Operations Lead to define, test, and validate data retention rules based on complex, customer-specific logic. This includes reviewing outputs and investigating anomalies using custom-built tools and Azure services.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Extensive experience managing Azure cloud infrastructure
Proficient with Azure Service Bus, NSGs, SQL Server, Blob Storage, Key Vaults, Managed Identities
Strong PowerShell scripting, including Bicep and ARM templates
Skilled in querying Elasticsearch (Kibana) and SQL
Experience working closely with development teams on tooling and feature feedbackThis is a rare opportunity to contribute to a project that directly supports law enforcement and. If you're a detail-driven engineer with top-tier Azure experience and current SC and NPPV3 clearance, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and play a vital role in a project that matters.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy