Azure Platform Engineer - DV CLEARED

Network IT; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 132,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Network IT is seeking a hands-on Platform Engineer with strong Azure administration, server infrastructure, monitoring, endpoint security, and automation experience to support hybrid environments in Milton Keynes. You will automate deployments using PowerShell and Bash, install and onboard Windows and Linux servers to Azure Arc, and manage AMA, Azure Monitor dashboards, and security agents.

The role collaborates with Infrastructure, Operations, and Cyber Security teams to keep services secure

Qualifications

• Hands-on Azure administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure services.
• Onboard Windows and Linux servers to Azure Arc.
• Manage Azure Arc-enabled servers and extensions.
• Assist with hybrid cloud integration and infrastructure modernization.
• Configure and monitor Azure Monitor Agent, dashboards, and alerts.
• Deploy XDR/EDR agents and support endpoint security.
• Automate deployments using PowerShell and Bash.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure security and reliability.

Skills

Azure administration

Azure Arc

Azure Monitor Agent

XDR/EDR deployment

Windows Server

Linux server administration

PowerShell

Bash scripting

Hybrid cloud

Monitoring & observability

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Powershell

Bash

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Azure Arc

Job description

Platform Engineer - Azure Infrastructure, Monitoring & Endpoint Security
6 month initial contract
£575 - £620 per day
Hybrid working - 3 days in Milton Keynes

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Platform Engineer with strong Azure administration, server infrastructure, monitoring, endpoint security, and automation experience.

You will be supporting and improving hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, on-premises, Windows, and Linux platforms, with a focus on Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Agent, and XDR/EDR deployment.

You will work closely with Infrastructure, Operations, and Cyber Security teams, you'll automate deployments using PowerShell and Bash, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and help ensure services remain secure, resilient, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Infrastructure & Hybrid Cloud

• Deploy, configure, and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure services.
• Install and onboard Windows and Linux servers to Azure Arc.
• Configure and manage Azure Arc-enabled servers and associated extensions.
• Support Azure resource management, subscriptions, resource groups, and RBAC permissions.
• Assist with hybrid cloud integration and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Monitoring & Observability

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) on Windows and Linux servers.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces, Data Collection Rules (DCRs), dashboards, and alerting solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security events.
• Support operational monitoring and reporting across enterprise environments.

Endpoint Security & XDR Deployment

• Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain XDR/EDR agents across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform large-scale security agent rollouts using automated deployment methods.
• Troubleshoot agent installation, connectivity, onboarding, and performance issues.
• Ensure endpoint security agents remain compliant and operational across the server estate.
• Support security operations teams with endpoint protection and monitoring requirements.

Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Azure administration and support experience.
• Hands-on experience installing and managing Azure Arc-enabled servers.
• Experience deploying and supporting Azure Monitor Agent (AMA).
• Experience deploying and supporting XDR/EDR security agents.
• Strong Windows Server administration skills.
• Strong Linux server administration skills.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and proxies.
• Experience with PowerShell and Bash scripting.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and infrastructure monitoring solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Cortex XDR, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Ansible, or other deployment tools.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of ITIL service management processes