Platform Engineer Principal

We're looking for a Platform Engineer Principle to join our Technology Services team. As part of the Platforms team you will be responsible for maintaining our on-premise and Azure infrastructure ensuring our server and IT infrastructure estate is configured to meet security baselines, patched and backed up. You'll also maintain and monitor the Azure back-end infrastructure and Windows suite of domain services.

If you have proven experience working within Microsoft Azure alongside specialist knowledge in managing a Windows Server estate then this could be the role for you.,

• Demonstrable experience in an infrastructure administrator role or equivalent
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, configuring services and an understanding of core cloud concepts
• Proven and specialist knowledge in managing a Windows Server estate
• A solid understanding of cyber security principles and experience with defining and maintaining security baselines across Windows devices and IS027001
• Knowledge of infrastructure backups both cloud and on-premise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the association
• Awareness in ITIL ideally trained on it's importance (desirable)
• Relevant technical qualifications in Microsoft and cloud-based technologies such as AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
• Experience with Azure Update Manager and BICEP IaC (desirable)
  
  The role profile outlines the current key responsibilities and expectations for the position. However, the British Medical Association (BMA) is presently engaged in an organisation design process, which aims to ensure that our structure, roles, and ways of working best support our strategic objectives and the needs of our members. As a result, the responsibilities and scope of this role may be subject to change as the association evolves. The BMA is committed to communicating any such changes transparently and supporting colleagues through any transitions that arise as part of this process.
Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.


• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering, moving house or wedding leave (after completion of probationary period)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Group Income protection & life assurance that is seven times your annual salary
• Annual salary reviews & incremental salary increases from year one to year three
• Onsite gym and subsidised café (at BMA House in London)
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme's (available after completion of probationary period)
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• Long service recognition every 5 years
• Professional subscription cover where membership of a professional institution is required for your role
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) (after completion of probationary period)
• Additional annual leave- buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year