DV Cleared Azure Platform Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a Platform Engineer with strong Azure, Windows Server, Linux, networking, and endpoint security experience to support enterprise infrastructure platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.

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.

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.

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.

Windows Server Administration

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and certificate services.
• Perform server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and life cycle management.

Linux Server Administration

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux server environments.
• Manage system services, package repositories, storage, user access, and SSH configurations.
• Perform Linux patching, upgrades, and security hardening activities.

Networking

• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP Networking in on-premises and Azure environments.
• Support DNS, routing, Firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and Proxy services.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues affecting Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Agent, and XDR agent communications.

Automation & Platform Engineering

• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and Bash Scripting.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Develop deployment and validation scripts for Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Agent, and XDR solutions.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices and hardening standards across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Support vulnerability remediation, compliance initiatives, and security audits.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Systems Administration.
• 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.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.

Candidates should hold or be willing to undergo DV Clearance

Candidates can be based from either Milton Keynes or London office. The client offers 2 days remote working per week.

Please note this role has been determined as being Inside IR35.