Senior Platform Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Platform Engineer to support and enhance our enterprise cloud and infrastructure environment across Azure, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint, and SaaS platforms. This role acts as a key escalation point for both internal IT teams and MSP support, ensuring stability, performance, and security across all core platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and operate Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services across production environments.
• Administer and support core infrastructure platforms including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Zoom Phone, and key SaaS applications.
• Act as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex cloud, identity, endpoint, infrastructure, and SaaS incidents from internal IT teams and MSP.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across Azure, M365, networking, identity, and endpoint environments, ensuring service stability and performance.
• Manage identity and access services, including Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, PIM, and Identity Governance, including hands-on configuration and issue resolution.
• Implement and support endpoint management solutions using Intune, Windows Autopilot, compliance policies, and device security controls.
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience platforms, including Acronis, SpinOne, and related recovery processes and testing.
• Develop and maintain technical runbooks, operational procedures, configuration standards, and platform documentation.
• Support cloud transformation initiatives, including migrations, modernization, automation, and platform optimisation.
• Build and maintain automation scripts and operational tooling using PowerShell and related technologies.
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and cost efficiency, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and support Zero Trust architecture, security baselines, and compliance controls.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis (RCA), and problem management activities.
• Support project delivery, including onboarding, migrations, integrations, and service transitions into production.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide hands-on technical guidance within the team.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, capacity planning, and continuous improvement of platform services.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud, Systems, or Platform Engineering.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
• Advanced administration of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, and related collaboration services.
• Strong experience administering Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, endpoint compliance, application deployment, and endpoint security.
• Deep understanding of Entra ID, hybrid identity, federation, SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, PIM, Identity Governance, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and hybrid identity environments.
• Experience managing virtualization platforms such as vSphere, Hyper-V, or Azure virtualization technologies.
• Experience with enterprise storage technologies, SAN/NAS platforms, and capacity planning.
• Experience managing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions including Acronis, SpinOne, and related technologies.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), endpoint protection, and security monitoring platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender Suite including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud, and Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity best practices.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, architecture, and platform governance skills.
• Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Security, or Networking certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits ​
• 2-week paid Christmas vacation​
• Electricity & Data subsidies​
• 25K Educational Assistance ​
• Training and equipment will be provided​
• Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM​
• Visit website

ABOUT US

VBP is an Australian company with operations in the Philippines that provides business growth, consulting, and delivery capabilities to more than 260 of the most innovative and disruptive financial services firms across Australia.

Our consulting-led approach leverages services in strategy, process improvement, intelligent automation, data analytics, and operations. We specialise in supporting financial firms, accounting practices, and mortgage brokers.

HOW WE STARTED

In 2013, VBP embarked on a visionary journey to transform how advice is delivered in Australia. From humble beginnings, we steadily evolved and embraced an open book management system by adapting the Great Game of Business in February 2021, and in the same year, we secured our first Great Place To Work certification.

Expanding our reach became a defining theme in our journey. In July 2022, we proudly celebrated the achievement of 1000 dedicated Team Members.

We have offices in Cebu and in Cagayan de Oro, with our third and newest office launched last August 2023 at JEG Tower. 2023 marks a pivotal moment for our business as we completed the strategic acquisition of Elixir Consulting, strengthening our position in the Australian Consulting space and supporting our expanded service offering. We also won our GGOB Healthy Company Award, maintained our GPTW certification and ISO certification, and became a certified B Corporation.

These milestones reflect not only our commitment to growth but also the vibrant community we’ve fostered, laying the foundation for a remarkable legacy as expert growth partners for Australian financial services firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

we have a deep understanding of the everyday challenges and insights into the strengths of enterprises we encounter. At VBP, we specialise in enhancing operational efficiencies and addressing cost-to-serve challenges for financial services firms. Our focus revolves around four key service:

Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Report Management

Financial Planning Assistance

Mortgage Broking Assistance

Paraplanning

In addition to these core services, we offer tailored business consulting services to optimise back-office operations across these four critical areas. With its offers and services, VBP aims to streamline Australian financial service firms’ operations and elevate their business to the next level.

To learn more about us, visit http://vbp.au.

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