Azure Platform Analyst

Canopius Group

Azure Infrastructure Engineer at Canopius responsible for designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure in a hybrid working model.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and support Azure infrastructure services to meet business and technology requirements.
Maintain a strong understanding of the Group’s server and Azure architecture.
Support the modernisation and simplification of the Azure environment, reducing technical debt and improving efficiency.
Work closely with architecture teams to deliver infrastructure roadmaps aligned to business strategy.
Provide 2nd/3rd line support for Azure infrastructure incidents and problems.
Monitor Azure platform health and respond to alerts and incidents in line with operational processes.
Participate in incident, problem, and root cause analysis activities.
Ensure infrastructure services meet availability, performance, and resilience expectations.
Work with internal teams and third‑party providers to deliver Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform.
Support automated deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources.
Contribute to improving consistency, repeatability, and efficiency through automation.
Follow established change control processes for Azure infrastructure changes.
Prepare, submit, and manage changes through Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes.
Ensure changes are well‑planned, documented, tested, and communicated.
Work closely with managed service providers and third‑party vendors supporting the Azure platform.
Oversee and validate changes and support activities delivered by third parties.
Ensure third‑party services align with internal standards, controls, and operational expectations.
Ensure Azure infrastructure is configured in line with security policies and best practice.
Support governance, audit, and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate documentation and evidence.
Contribute to operational documentation, standards, and runbooks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands‑on experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS services and platform components.
Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (e.g. Terraform).
Experience with Windows and Linux server administration.
Strong understanding of incident, problem, and change management processes.
Scripting experience using PowerShell and/or Python.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Microsoft Azure certification (e.g. AZ‑104 Azure Administrator).
Windows Server Hybrid experience (e.g. AZ‑800 / AZ‑801).
Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
Experience supporting cloud transformation or migration programmes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

hybrid working
competitive base salary
non-contributory pension
discretionary bonus
insurances including health (family) and dental cover
many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Azure IaaS ServicesPowerShell ScriptingPython ScriptingAzure Platform MonitoringAutomated Deployment and ConfigurationTechnical DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisChange Control ProcessesCloud Transformation SupportOperational Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration with Internal TeamsVendor Management

Certifications

Microsoft Azure Certification (AZ-104)Windows Server Hybrid Certification (AZ-800 / AZ-801)