About the role

What will you do at WTW?

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, develop, and operate

enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure platforms supporting global business

services. This role is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, automated

cloud services through Infrastructure as Code, platform standards, governance

controls, and operational excellence practices. The ideal candidate possesses

deep Azure expertise, strong automation skills, and experience supporting

enterprise workloads with a security-first mindset.

The Role

* Manage a mature Azure Infrastructure consisting of over 300 Subscriptions

* Design, implement, and manage Azure-based server infrastructure, including

Management Groups, virtual machines, networking, and Security solutions.

* Implement and maintain cloud security services including Microsoft Defender

for Cloud, Key Vault, Managed Identities, vulnerability remediation, and

platform hardening

* Automate provisioning, support and configuration using ARM/Bicep

templates, Terraform, PowerShell, or Azure CLI.

* Enforce Azure governance standards including Landing Zones, Azure Policy,

RBAC, tagging standards, subscription management, and compliance controls

* Optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and availability using Azure

Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.

* Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to support CI/CD

pipelines, containerized workloads, and PaaS and App services.

* Responsible for support ticket resolution and related troubleshooting of

issues in a timely manner.

* Documenting processes, procedures, and infrastructure for knowledge sharing

and continuous improvement.

* Stay current with Cloud updates and industry trends to recommend

improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

What you'll bring:

Required

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related
field (or equivalent experience).
* Strong background with relevant experience working with Microsoft Azure or
related Cloud Provider.
* Strong understanding of Server IaaS management (HA, Monitors, Backup, DR)
* Knowledge of Windows Server Security Baselines and Configuration management.
* Experience with Terraform in a production environment.
* Understanding of CI/CD tools and concepts (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub
Actions).
* Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bicep or Python.
* Experience with the GitHub Enterprise
* Familiarity with other IAC tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates) for
benefits of automating tasks and managing cloud infrastructure
* Basic understanding of AI/ML operational concepts, model lifecycle
management, and associated cloud infrastructure requirements
* Experience with Azure Arc and OSConfig
* Experience with Vulnerability Management.
* Experience working within DevOps and Agile delivery models
* Azure certifications or comparable knowledge (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305).
Preferred Experience, Skills and

Qualifications

Soft Skills:
* Ability to influence technical direction across distributed teams.
* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
* Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* Ability to balance governance, security, reliability, and delivery speed.

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and
personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to
relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes
private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health
assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined
contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the
company.
We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an
employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a
difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of
additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme,
cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection,
and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range
of benefits tailored for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application,
interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you
foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW,
please email [email protected] [[email protected]]

Which skills does this role require?

AzureInfrastructure as CodeTerraformBicepPowerShellAzure DevOpsGitHub ActionsCloud securityAzure PolicyRBACCI/CDVulnerability managementAzure ArcPythonAgileCloud Platform EngineerGitHub EnterpriseVulnerability ManagementMicrosoft Defender for CloudKey VaultManaged IdentitiesAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsCost ManagementPaaSApp ServicesIaaSWindows ServerAZ-104AZ-204AZ-305AutomationMachine Learning

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