Senior Azure DevOps (remote)

Requirements:

Technical Skills 

• Extensive expertise with Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS technologies, including:
• Virtual Servers, Networking, Load Balancers, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults.
• Web Applications, Log Analytics, Automation Accounts, Logic Apps, Azure Monitor
• Strong expertise with Windows based server infrastructures.
• Strong expertise with networking and firewall technologies.
• Strong expertise with business continuity technologies (e.g., backups, failover, disaster recovery).
• Experience with PowerShell and other service automation tools and services.
• Experience with Azure Databases (Managed Instances) and Microsoft SQL technologies.
• Practical knowledge of implementation lifecycles, methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Understanding of standards and frameworks (for instance, SOC2, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials).

Personal Skills / Attributes 

• At least 6 years of progressive experience working with infrastructure technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to negotiate and influence colleagues 
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly explain issues and contribute to resolutions.
• Understands the importance of documentation and well-defined procedures.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is highly desirable and considered a significant asset.
• Additional relevant technology certifications (e.g., MCSE, CISSP, or AWS certifications) are considered beneficial.

Responsibilites:

The Global Platforms Engineer is a member of the Finance Systems Engineering team within the Global Technology Services group.

A deep understanding of and experience with cloud-native Azure infrastructure and Microsoft technologies is essential.

This role is responsible for:

• Overseeing and optimizing the technical infrastructure – including networks and servers.
• Underpinning the production and development finance environments for the designated VMAs within the scope of the support services.