Manchester

Azure Consultant

Posted on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

IT and Internet
Manchester
£475 - 500 per day
Contract

Azure Consultant

£500 per day Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid (Manchester 1 Day Per Week)

We’re supporting a large Local Authority in the North of England seeking an experienced Azure Integration & Security Consultant to join a critical cloud security and transformation programme.

This role will focus on securing and optimising a substantial Azure integration estate, helping to design and implement security enhancements across a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and review the existing Azure integration landscape
  • Design and implement Azure security improvements and best practices
  • Secure Azure API Management (APIM) services and integration components
  • Implement and optimise VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints and related networking controls
  • Deliver Azure security enhancements across Logic Apps and Function Apps
  • Produce implementation roadmaps and technical recommendations
  • Provide knowledge transfer and technical guidance to internal teams

Required Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Logic Apps
  • Experience developing and supporting Azure Function Apps
  • Expertise in Azure API Management (APIM)
  • Strong Azure networking knowledge, including VNets, NSGs and Private Endpoints
  • Azure security, governance and cloud best practice experience
  • Experience working within large-scale Azure environments
  • Ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Contract Details

  • £500 per day Inside IR35
  • Initial 6-month contract
  • Hybrid working model
  • Manchester office attendance required 1 day per week
  • Immediate interview availability
  • ASAP Start!

This is an excellent opportunity to support a major public sector organisation on a high-profile Azure security programme, delivering meaningful improvements across a large and complex cloud estate.

To discuss the opportunity in confidence, please get in touch.

£500 per day Inside IR35 | 6-Month Contract | Hybrid (Manchester 1 Day Per Week)

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract.

Mason Simmonds

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Mason Simmonds
Lead Principal Delivery Consultant
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