Azure Controls andamp; Audit Specialist | £650-£700 p/day (Inside IR35) | Bournemouth (4 days on site) | 6 months (initially)We''re looking for an experienced Azure Controls andamp; Audit Specialist to join the Public Cloud Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract. This role is critical in supporting an Azure-based environment through a period of increased audit activity, including upcoming EDA Gold DEV.You''ll be looking at regulatory compliance, strengthening the control environment, and managing audit and risk-related activities across the cloud platform.Location: Bournemouth (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)Contract: 6 months initiallyRate: £650-£700 p/day (Inside IR35)Start: JanuaryRelocation: Open to relocationKey Responsibilities:Drive the execution of cloud platform control assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory and organisational requirementsAct as a subject matter expert on control frameworks and audit expectations within Azure environmentsLead governance of issues raised from assessments, ensuring findings are tracked, managed, and closed effectivelyProactively assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen the risk and compliance postureProduce clear and comprehensive documentation for control processes, assessments, and compliance reportingWhat we''re looking for:Previous experience in a similar Azure-focused controls, audit, or cloud risk roleKnowledge of engineering standards and best practicesExperience suppo