Cloud Platform Engineer
1 day ago
Watford
If you are an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer, we have a new role we would like to discuss with you. Please note this is a hybrid role and will require 3-4 days per week onsite in Watford. We’re looking for a Cloud Platform & Security Engineer to design, secure, and optimise Azure environments at scale. You’ll play a key role in cloud transformation, migrating legacy systems, and driving modern data, AI, and automation capabilities. What You’ll Be Doing • Design and manage Azure infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, Microsoft Fabric), • Lead on-prem → Azure migrations with minimal downtime, • Own identity & access (Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, hybrid environments), • Implement API integrations using Azure API Management (APIM), • Deliver data & analytics solutions (Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, AI services), • Drive security best practice (Defender suite, Zero Trust, Purview), • Build automation & IaC (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform), • Set up monitoring & alerting (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel), • Manage cost, licensing & governance across Azure estates What You’ll Bring • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (architecture, admin, governance), • Expertise in Fabric, Power BI, APIs, AI integration & data pipelines, • Solid knowledge of Entra ID, Active Directory, Defender, Purview, • Experience with IaC & automation tools (Terraform, PowerShell, CLI), • Proven track record delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions, • Experience with cloud migrations and complex environments, • Strong focus on security, compliance, and cost optimisation Nice to Have (Certifications) • AZ-104 | AZ-500 | AZ-305, • DP-600 | PL-300 | AI-102, • Work across cloud, security, data & AI, • High-impact role with real ownership and autonomy