Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the Azure foundation platform operational support including system administration/infrastructure support & application platform support.
- Azure implementation to support our application, data, reporting and automation strategy.
- Configuration and management of Azure monitoring and reporting, with keen attention and response to the service management aspects using the Azure Operations Management tool.
- DevOps fundamentals to drive automation and self-service outcomes.
- Work with Cyber Security services providing continuous feedback on improvements.
- Develop & maintain support and operational documentation.
- Security Incident Management in conjunction with our Global Security Operating Centre.
- Liaison with the Microsoft Support teams and other external support teams, when appropriate.
- Fully exploit the Azure Platform to explore all opportunities it can bring to increase business value.
- Close liaison and interaction with all internal departments, up to Executive and Functional Leads.
Experience Required
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Microsoft certifications or equivalent
- Extensive understanding of Azure operational management, support, implementation, and active security.
- Knowledge of Azure DR, backup, and storage
- Knowledge of Azure Operations Management (OMS)
- Knowledge of Azure DevOps (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) Pipelines and supporting agile ways of working
- Azure Resource Manager templates for Infrastructure as Code patterns
- Experienced in MS SQL, MySQL and Postgres and access management
- Experienced in configuring data pipelines, data catalogue and data factory
- Knowledge of PowerShell
- Logging, alert management and reporting using Azure Monitor
- Exceptional Business Stakeholder Management at all levels of the organisation, with effective communication (both verbal and written), and the ability to articulate and simplify Service principles for Business consumption.
- The ideal candidate will be a passionate self-starter with a strong understanding of Microsoft Delivery and processes.
- High level of energy and drive for results - able to prioritise and work with rigour to a high quality.
- Ability to hold a UK SC Clearance.
Desirable
- Nuclear sector experience desirable.
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