My client are a Hertfordshire based Housing Association operating across Hertfordshire and a number of surrounding counties. They manage thousands of homes and employ a large number of staff across their schemes in the area. They have recently re-shaped the IT function and been through the implementation of Azure to better support their network of employees and residents.
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As such, they are looking to hire a Platform Engineer to join the team. This person will support and maintain their Azure cloud infrastructure, wide and local area networks, and on-premises infrastructure, coupled with our hosted applications. The primary responsibility of this role will be to manage and optimise Azure cloud services, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
Key responsibilities
* Maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
* Manage on-premise infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network devices.
* Manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components.
* Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
* Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with the infrastructure.
* Maintain and support wide and local area networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud and network infrastructure in a timely manner.
* Document procedures, configurations, and policies to ensure clear and consistent operations.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve infrastructure and services
Person specification
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are a plus.
* Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure.
* Strong knowledge of Azure services, including VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, and Networking.
* Experience with scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
* Familiarity with wide and local area network management and troubleshooting.
* Experience with on-premise infrastructure management, including servers and storage.
Personal Characteristics
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Take ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in dealing with difficult situations.
* Work collaboratively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and support to colleagues.
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