Azure Platform Engineer

Cloud Decisions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology firm recognized as a Microsoft multi-Global Partner of the Year. As an Enterprise Azure Platform Engineer, you will manage one of Europe's largest Azure environments, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance across critical infrastructures. This role requires extensive experience in Azure cloud services and will support your career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT and Azure/cloud experience.
• UK work experience or existing SC security clearance.
• Experience with managed cloud services in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise Azure critical national infrastructure.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for Azure services.
• Engage in customer support activities, including incident management.

Skills

Azure platform services

Scripting in PowerShell

Incident management

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Job description

Enterprise Azure Platform Engineer x3

Location: Remote with 2 days a month on-site (travel and accommodation expenses covered)

Salary: Up to £70k + Benefits + SC Clearance provided/transferred

Locations considered: Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Newport, Truro, Torquay, or surrounding areas

About the Role

Join a Microsoft multi-Global Partner of the Year with numerous partner designations, advanced specializations, and expert statuses. Be part of a career-defining infrastructure program led by Microsoft to build and manage one of Europe's largest Azure environments, featuring extensive cloud data, processing, and compute power.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise Azure critical national infrastructure in a large-scale environment
• Provide support and troubleshooting for Azure services including Compute, Storage, Networking, etc.
• Utilize Azure Management tools such as Azure Monitor, Agents, KQL, ARM templates, Azure Policies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Azure DevOps, Bicep, etc.
• Perform scripting with PowerShell and manage patching in cloud environments
• Follow ITIL incident management practices, document troubleshooting steps, and ensure SLA/OLA/KPI adherence
• Engage in customer support activities, including incident triage, resolution, and proactive problem management
• Develop and maintain operational and process documentation
• Contribute to security and compliance standards (GDPR, ISO, SOC, etc.)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT and Azure/cloud experience
• 5 years UK work experience or existing SC security clearance
• Experience with managed cloud services in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of Azure platform services and troubleshooting skills
• Scripting skills in PowerShell

Ideal Skills

• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent fault analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience with incident management and process improvement
• Effective communication and documentation skills