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Job Title: Azure Platform Engineer
Location: Huddersfield - Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Overview
This is a newly created Azure Platform Engineer position within a business undergoing a major cloud transformation, migrating from a hosted data centre to Microsoft Azure. You\'ll play a pivotal role in shaping, optimising, and supporting their Azure environment, working within a collaborative IT team of seven. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation who thrives in a hands-on, solutions-driven environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the migration and optimisation of applications and services within Azure Cloud.
* Act as a 3rd line escalation point, providing technical support for Microsoft 365, Defender, and Intune.
* Use Microsoft tooling and RMM platforms for provisioning, software packaging, and identity management.
* Collaborate with the IT Operations Manager and Technical Architect to improve cloud infrastructure and security posture.
* Manage incidents and changes using JIRA Service Management.
* Oversee and coordinate third-party activities to ensure smooth service delivery.
* Identify and remediate vulnerabilities, contributing to ongoing security and compliance efforts.
Requirements
* Strong background in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and cloud administration.
* Hands-on experience with Defender, Intune, Azure Policy, and Microsoft 365.
* Knowledge of RMM platforms and modern device provisioning.
* Exposure to traditional IT infrastructure and hybrid environments.
* Self-sufficient, solutions-focused, and able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Desirable: experience with Azure Sentinel and Azure networking.
What\'s in it for me?
* Hybrid working model - two days per week onsite in Huddersfield.
* Opportunity to play a key role in a cloud migration and modernisation project.
* Learning and development support
* Supportive environment that values innovation, responsibility, agility, and respect.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong Azure Platform Engineer to influence the direction of a modern cloud environment within a growing organisation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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