Cloud Platform Engineer

We're seeking an experienced
Cloud Platform Engineer
to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure using
Azure and M365
services. Your expertise will drive innovation, scalability, and reliability for our organization's cloud solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a deep understanding of Azure technologies.

The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure and identity and access management (IAM) systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud solutions, optimize performance, and ensure security and compliance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Kubernetes, VMware, Active Directory, Entra ID, and Auth0, with a strong understanding of security principles, IAM policies, and automation.

This is a fixed-term contract.
About Product & Technology
Product & Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Product & Technology is responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company. Additionally, we oversee the development and maintenance of core applications essential for the seamless operation of various functions across the organization. We are committed to driving and executing future roadmaps that are in line with the overall strategic direction of RWS.

With a global reach, Product & Technology provides support services to over 7500 end users worldwide. We take pride in managing the information security operation and safeguarding all our assets. Our core functions encompass Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, Enterprise Platforms, With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, Product & Technology ensures a strong presence across all regions, enabling efficient and effective support to our global operations.

Key Responsibilities
Job Overview
Cloud Infrastructure Design and Deployment:

• Collaborate with architects and development teams to design and implement scalable cloud solutions using Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources, including virtual machines, storage, networking, Serverless/Logic Apps, and Log Analytics Workspaces.
• Deploy and manage cloud Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads.
• Oversee VMware environments, ensuring seamless integration with cloud infrastructure.

Identity and Access Management (IAM):

• Design, implement, and maintain Active Directory, Entra ID, and IAM environments.
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and policies across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Design and implement automation solutions for IAM tasks, including RBAC and security policy configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related issues in Active Directory, Entra ID, and IAM systems.
• Design and implement security policies such as Azure Conditional Access, RBAC, and PKI infrastructure.
• Monitor and audit IAM activities, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, network security groups, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
• Monitor compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, NIST) and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement Azure security policies, including encryption and network security configurations.
• Stay up to date on security technologies, ensuring the security of cloud resources and IAM systems.

Optimization and Troubleshooting:

• Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement automation for resource provisioning and scaling using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
• Diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure and identity-related issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and IAM problems.

Continuous Learning and Innovation:

• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and best practices in cloud services and identity management.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, methodologies, and services to enhance cloud and IAM efficiency.

Skills & Experience
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity services (e.g., Azure Active Directory, Entra ID, Auth0).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud-native applications.
• Experience managing and optimizing VMware and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of security controls, policies, and compliance frameworks for cloud and identity management (e.g., RBAC, MFA, Azure Conditional Access).
• Familiarity with Active Directory, Entra ID, and IAM technologies, including user account management, group management, and security policy configuration.

Automation and Scripting:

• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell or other automation tools for cloud and IAM management.
• Expertise in automating cloud resource provisioning, scaling, and identity management tasks.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues in simple terms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handling multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical abilities and an inquisitive approach to work.
• A self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt quickly, innovate, and think outside the box.

Experience:

• Proven experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, and cloud-based identity services (e.g., Auth0, Azure AD).
• Hands-on experience with security best practices, including RBAC, PKI, conditional access policies, and IAM automation.
• Experience with cloud migration and management, including hybrid cloud environments.

Life at RWS
Life at RWS
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If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood , then you'll love life at RWS.

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career.

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us:
to partner
, putting clients fist and winning together
, to pioneer
, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage,
to progress
, aiming high and growing through actions and
to deliver
, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS embraces DEI
and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

RWS Values
Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS.

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