Azure Platform Engineer

Job title: Azure Platform EngineerDivision: Data Technology & InnovationDepartment: End User ComputeSalary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 52400 to 70000 and London 57700 to 80000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Senior Associate - RegulatoryYour recruitment contact is Sonika Suryadevara via . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.About the FCA and teamWe regulate financial services firms in the UK to keep financial markets fair thriving and effective. By joining us youll play a key part in protecting consumers driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Data Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure agile and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions transparency and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI the Digital Intelligence Solutions team deliver a Digital Unified Intelligence Environment (DUIE) to surface insights for action through tools dashboards and bespoke analysis.Role responsibilitiesAnalyse solution designs perform technical assessments deliver Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and create high-quality documentation to define future engineering standardsImplement and manage Conditional Access Policies to strengthen security maintain compliance and safeguard the organisations digital environmentDevelop dynamic Power BI compliance dashboards and design KQL queries to produce actionable insights support informed decisions and enhance performanceCollaborate with Azure stakeholders to boost platform efficiency control budgets optimise costs and apply automation to streamline operationsWork with the Resiliency Team to design implement and test disaster recovery strategies ensuring reliability data integrity and uninterrupted service deliveryContribute to shaping the FCAs Azure estate gaining hands-on experience with Microsoft Cloud technologies while advancing technical and professional skillsSkills requiredMinimum:Prior experience in Azure Cloud Engineering with strong expertise in cloud-native services acting as a subject matter expert and driving the delivery of secure scalable and efficient cloud solutionsProven experience in designing implementing and managing Azure environments delivering measurable enhancements in performance reliability and cost efficiencySkilled in utilising automation and governance tools such as Terraform GitHub and Azure administration to optimise infrastructure and streamline operational workflowsEssential:Experience in Azure IAM including Conditional Access Policies and SAML SSO with hands-on management of VMs Storage Networking Azure Functions Defender for Cloud Azure Firewall Virtual WAN and VNet Peering alongside automation using PowerShell and Azure CLIProficiency in Infrastructure as Code with tools such as Terraform Bicep and ARM templates to streamline deployments ensure consistency and enhance operational efficiencyStrong understanding of Azure Policies and Landing Zone Architecture supported by multiple Azure certifications showcasing expertise in architecture stakeholder management and influencing outcomesBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model with up to 60% remote workNon-contributory pension (812% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our values and cultureOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one thats free from discrimination and bias celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.Disability confident: our hiring approach Were proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the roles key requirements.Useful information and timelinesTimeline:Job advert close: 13 November at 11:59pmCV Review/Shortlist: 14-17 NovemberFirst Interview: w/c 24 NovemberYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting Key Skills ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 57700 - 80000