Platforms/Infrastructure Engineer

Job description

Work type: Office/Remote Technical Level: Middle Job Category: Software Development Project: Leading global insurtech business We are looking for an experienced Platforms/Infrastructure Engineer to join a global technology environment and take responsibility for the design, operation, security, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Azure and hybrid infrastructure platforms. The role combines strong Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Windows/Linux Server, Infrastructure as Code, automation, security, observability, and platform operations expertise. The engineer will help design and maintain secure Azure landing zones, support global infrastructure services and business-critical environments, and act as an escalation point for complex platform issues. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, maintain, and optimise Microsoft Azure infrastructure and hybrid cloud environments. - Design and maintain secure Azure landing zones, platform guardrails, policies, subscription structures, naming standards, and access controls. - Manage and improve Microsoft Entra ID services, including RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, SCIM, administrative units, and identity governance. - Build, harden, patch, maintain, and decommission Windows Server and Linux workloads across Azure, VMware/ESXi, Azure Local/HCI, colocation, and on-premises environments. - Support patching and lifecycle management, including virtual patching approaches for legacy operating systems where standard patching is not possible. - Design and deploy infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, primarily Terraform and Bicep, as well as ARMtemplates. - Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Azure Automation Runbooks, JSON, andYAML. - Support Azure Automation Runbooks across cloud and hybrid environments, including Hybrid Worker configurations. - Monitor platform health, capacity, availability, and performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Managed Grafana, and related observability solutions. - Ensure platform security and compliance through security hardening, CIS baselines, vulnerability remediation, identity controls, and certificate lifecycle management. - Manage patching, upgrades, and infrastructure lifecycle activities using Azure Update Manager and automation. - Participate in incident and problem management, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term solutions. - Act as an escalation point and subject-matter expert for Azure, Entra ID, and server infrastructure. - Support highly available and resilient platforms using SRE principles, including HA, load balancing, resilience engineering, and continuous improvement. - Participate in an on-call rotation and occasional out-of-hours support for critical global services. Must-Have Technical Skills: - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD - Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, RBAC, SSO, SCIM, and identity governance - Windows Server 2016-2025 - Linux - RHEL / Ubuntu - Terraform and Bicep - ARM templates - PowerShell - Azure Automation Runbooks and Hybrid Worker environments - Azure governance, secure landing zones, and platform security - Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Azure Managed Grafana - Server and cloud security hardening - Patch and lifecycle management, including legacy OS / virtual patching scenarios - Hybrid cloud / on-premises infrastructure Experience Requirements: - 5+ years of professional IT experience. - 3+ years of hands-on cloud and infrastructure engineering experience, particularly with Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments. - Proven experience supporting large and complex enterprise environments. - Experience working across distributed/global teams. - Experience with ITIL-aligned operations, including Incident, Problem, Change, Request Fulfilment, and Service Transition. - Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage priorities with minimal supervision. - Strong written and verbal English communication skills. - Experience in financial services, insurance, or a similarly complex enterprise environment is preferred. - Relevant Microsoft Azure certification(s) are required. Nice to Have: - Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, firewalls, private endpoints, and routing. - VMware / ESXi and Azure Local / HCI. - Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise. CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment. - Jira and Confluence. - Experience with cloud cost optimisation, forecasting, and consumption management. We offer*: - Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible - A competitive salary and good compensation package - Personalized career growth - Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more) - Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing - Education reimbursement - Memorable anniversary presents - Corporate events and team buildings - Other location-specific benefits *not applicable for freelancers