Cloud Platform Engineer

Role Objective The Cloud Platform Engineer will be responsible for the implementation, hardening, testing and maintenance of the following technologies/platforms. The candidate will also work with Architects on the Requirements and Design phases of solutions. Azure Cloud and services within Azure. Native PaaS services, IaaS and SaaS services. Azure networking, storage, compute services. Azure AD Connect, Azure Active Directory, PowerShell, Azure AKS, Azure Automation accounts and Azure Policy (Governance). Experience with automation in a cloud environment: Develop or modify code to automate tasks or meet business requirements. Along with automating repetitive tasks in a cloud environment. Experience in migrating solutions from on-premises and other cloud environments to Microsoft Azure is mandatory. Demonstrable experience with using Cloud Migration tools. Microsoft: Active Directory (Group policies) hardening. LAPS, Tiering, SCCM/WSUS, BitLocker, PKI/CA. Working experience on Linux: Red Hat, Centos and Ubuntu Linux. The candidate will work in collaboration with the Architecture team, Delivery team and Vendors works towards understanding requirements and planning the delivery of the solution. The candidate will also work towards providing Level 3 support for Cloud, Windows and Linux workloads. The Cloud / Infrastructure SME plays a leading role in scheduling implementation, liaising with all concerned to ensure that installation priorities are met, documentation is completed and disruption to the customer is minimized. The Cloud / Infrastructure SME will also contribute to the design (both High Level and Low Level) under the guidance of the Architecture team. OPERATIONAL Ensure the security reliability, scalability, and performance of Azure based solutions. Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates using tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform Implement and maintain Azure resource management, security, and monitoring solutions to ensure optimal performance and availability. Build, deployment/configuration of technical solution following best practices, hardening and testing of the solution. Where required, to oversee the task performed by the vendor. Reviews and automate tasks to meet business requirements and eliminate repetition. Monitor and troubleshoot Azure environments to identify and resolve performance issues, system failures, and other operational issues. Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery solutions for Azure-based systems and applications. Collaborate with DevOps and automation teams to streamline deployment processes and optimize Azure infrastructure management. Stay up to date with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices, and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and security. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and security analysts, to ensure seamless integration and operation of Azure services. Provides Level 3 support for Cloud, Windows and Linux workloads which requires detailed review and analysis backed by a structured thinking process. Assists in the assessment and selection of suitable IT technology solutions to meet all or parts of specified requirements. Ensures that appropriate performance and diagnostic tools are used to test the hardware and/or software, and quantify and qualify changes made. Ensure quality in internal and external client-oriented documentation. Develop Technical standards and maintain repository for deliverables, methodologies, and deployment documents. Skills & Experience At least 3 years related IT experience with a majority in Cloud environments. Proven experience as an Azure Platform Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure. Experience in working in an environment to manage cloud platform operations at scale. Experience in working in a senior technical support capacity (L3). Effective communication, facilitation and influencing skills - ability to present ideas clearly and concisely. Knowledge and experience implementing Microsoft infrastructure technologies with best practices. Knowledge and experience implementing Linux server services with best practices. Solid understanding of networking concepts, including VPN, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls. Ability to write scripts in PowerShell and a good understanding of automation in the cloud. Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates or Terraform. IT Infrastructure deployment experience including troubleshooting, design, and implementation. Experience on transformation projects and successful transitions to implementation support teams.