Platform Engineer – Azure Infrastructure, Monitoring and Endpoint Security
6 month initial contract
£575 - £620 per day
Hybrid working - 3 days in Milton Keynes

Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a hands-on Platform Engineer with strong Azure administration, server infrastructure, monitoring, endpoint security, and automation experience.

You will be supporting and improving hybrid infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, on-premises, Windows, and Linux platforms, with a focus on Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Agent, and XDR/EDR deployment. 

You will work closely with Infrastructure, Operations, and Cyber Security teams, you’ll automate deployments using PowerShell and Bash, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and help ensure services remain secure, resilient, and reliable. 

Key Responsibilities
Azure Infrastructure and 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 and 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 and 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.

Skills and Experience
Technical Skills

- 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.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Cortex XDR, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune, SCCM, Ansible, or other deployment tools.
- Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Cloud.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of ITIL service management processes.