Azure Platform Analyst

Jobtailor; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement and support scalable Azure infrastructure. You will manage IaaS components, automation, and governance to meet regulatory and performance requirements.

The role requires Terraform experience, Windows/Linux administration, and scripting in PowerShell or Python. You will work with orchestration teams to deliver roadmaps and runbooks, ensuring high availability and security across the Azure platform.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and platform components.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
• Experience with Windows and Linux server administration.
• Scripting in PowerShell and/or Python.
• Experience in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-800/801) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Azure infrastructure services to meet requirements.
• Maintain understanding of the Group’s server and Azure architecture.
• Support modernisation and simplification of the Azure environment, reducing debt and improving efficiency.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to deliver infrastructure roadmaps aligned to strategy.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for Azure incidents and problems.
• Monitor Azure platform health and respond to alerts per processes.
• Participate in incident, problem, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure availability, performance, and resilience of infrastructure services.
• Deliver IaC solutions using Terraform with internal and third-party providers.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources.
• Contribute to consistency and efficiency through automation.
• Follow change control processes and CAB approvals.
• Document changes and evidence; maintain runbooks and governance docs.

Skills

Azure design

Incident management

Change management

Documentation

Scripting

Education

AZ-104 Azure Administrator

AZ-800/AZ-801 Windows Server Hybrid

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Azure infrastructure services to meet business and technology requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Group’s server and Azure architecture.
• Support the modernisation and simplification of the Azure environment, reducing technical debt and improving efficiency.
• Work closely with architecture teams to deliver infrastructure roadmaps aligned to business strategy.
• Provide 2nd/3rd line support for Azure infrastructure incidents and problems.
• Monitor Azure platform health and respond to alerts and incidents in line with operational processes.
• Participate in incident, problem, and root cause analysis activities.
• Ensure infrastructure services meet availability, performance, and resilience expectations.
• Work with internal teams and third‑party providers to deliver Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform.
• Support automated deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources.
• Contribute to improving consistency, repeatability, and efficiency through automation.
• Follow established change control processes for Azure infrastructure changes.
• Prepare, submit, and manage changes through Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes.
• Ensure changes are well‑planned, documented, tested, and communicated.
• Work closely with managed service providers and third‑party vendors supporting the Azure platform.
• Oversee and validate changes and support activities delivered by third parties.
• Ensure third‑party services align with internal standards, controls, and operational expectations.
• Ensure Azure infrastructure is configured in line with security policies and best practice.
• Support governance, audit, and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and evidence.
• Contribute to operational documentation, standards, and runbooks.

Requirements

• Hands‑on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS services and platform components.
• Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (e.g. Terraform).
• Experience with Windows and Linux server administration.
• Strong understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Scripting experience using PowerShell and/or Python.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Microsoft Azure certification (e.g. AZ‑104 Azure Administrator).
• Windows Server Hybrid experience (e.g. AZ‑800 / AZ‑801).
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation or migration programmes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure-as-Code solutions and compliance with operational standards. Proficient in incident, problem, and change management processes, ensuring high availability and performance of Azure services.