Azure Platform Engineer

Job Title: Azure Platform Engineer
Location: Huddersfield - Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

Why Apply?
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 perfect 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.