DV Cleared Azure Platform Engineer Contract NEW

Role: DV Cleared Azure Platform Engineer
Location: Hybrid – Milton Keynes or London
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: £629.92 per day (Inside IR35)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Platform Engineer with strong Azure, Windows Server, Linux, networking, and endpoint security experience to support enterprise infrastructure platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Infrastructure & Hybrid Cloud
• Deploy, configure, and support Microsoft Azure infrastructure services.
• Install and onboard Windows and Linux servers to Azure Arc.
• Configure and manage Azure Arc-enabled servers and associated extensions.
• Support Azure resource management, subscriptions, resource groups, and RBAC permissions.
• Assist with hybrid cloud integration and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Monitoring & Observability
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Azure Monitor Agent (AMA) on Windows and Linux servers.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspaces, Data Collection Rules (DCRs), dashboards, and alerting solutions.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security events.
• Support operational monitoring and reporting across enterprise environments.
Endpoint Security & XDR Deployment
• Deploy, configure, upgrade, and maintain XDR/EDR agents across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Perform large-scale security agent rollouts using automated deployment methods.
• Troubleshoot agent installation, connectivity, onboarding, and performance issues.
• Ensure endpoint security agents remain compliant and operational across the server estate.
• Support security operations teams with endpoint protection and monitoring requirements.
Windows Server Administration
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Windows Server environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and certificate services.
• Perform server patching, upgrades, security hardening, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, and infrastructure issues.
Linux Server Administration
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux server environments.
• Manage system services, package repositories, storage, user access, and SSH configurations.
• Perform Linux patching, upgrades, and security hardening activities.
• Troubleshoot operating system, application, and networking issues.
Networking
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking in on-premises and Azure environments.
• Support DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and proxy services.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues affecting Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Agent, and XDR agent communications.
Automation & Platform Engineering
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell and Bash scripting.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Develop deployment and validation scripts for Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Agent, and XDR solutions.
Security & Compliance
• Implement security best practices and hardening standards across Windows and Linux platforms.
• Support vulnerability remediation, compliance initiatives, and security audits.
• Investigate infrastructure and endpoint security alerts.
• Work closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to maintain secure platforms.

Required Skills:
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Systems Administration.
• Strong Microsoft Azure administration and support experience.
• Hands-on experience installing and managing Azure Arc-enabled servers.
• Experience deploying and supporting Azure Monitor Agent (AMA).
• Experience deploying and supporting XDR/EDR security agents.
• Strong Windows Server administration skills.
• Strong Linux server administration skills.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and proxies.
• Experience with PowerShell and Bash scripting.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and infrastructure monitoring solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise Windows and Linux server environments.

Candidates should hold or be willing to undergo DV Clearance