Job Description

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Reference number

411667
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Salary

47,895 - 62,699
London 50,748-62,699, National 47,895-58,519




Please ensure that you read the Pay and Reward information for civil service and internal colleagues before applying.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Grade 7
Level 2b###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

OFGEM - Corporate Services###

Type of role

Architecture and Data

Digital

Information Technology###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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We especially welcome applicants from Glasgow and Cardiff.

About the job

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Job summary

Join the fight to modernise and safeguard the UK's energy future. At the forefront of digital transformation, Ofgem is reshaping how cloud technology powers a Net Zero Britain. We're looking for a Senior Azure Engineer to join us and lead the evolution of our digital infrastructure, building scalable, secure and efficient cloud solutions that support our mission to protect energy consumers.



Ofgem is Great Britain's independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth.



We're offering a permanent position in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will directly influence national infrastructure. You'll help us drive innovation through cloud-native technology and strengthen the systems that underpin our regulatory oversight. This is a high-impact role where your technical leadership will be essential to ensuring performance, resilience and security across our Azure environment.



Working at Ofgem means engaging with cutting-edge digital technologies while also playing a vital part in protecting the public good. You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across architecture, development and operations, as well as external partners, to deliver reliable and forward-thinking cloud services. As a senior member of the team, you'll help shape how we scale and mature our cloud capabilities.



We're looking for someone with strong experience in Azure engineering, cloud architecture, and operational excellence. You'll need sound judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust digital solutions.



In return, you'll enjoy flexible working, a collaborative and inclusive culture, and the opportunity to work on nationally significant challenges at the intersection of cloud innovation and energy regulation. You'll benefit from a fantastic benefits package and ongoing professional development in a supportive, values-led workplace.



Our Digital, Data and Technology division has a critical purpose to deliver secure, modern and efficient cloud infrastructure through Microsoft Azure that supports us to stay ahead of evolving digital demands and equips our teams with the tools they need to protect UK energy consumers.

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Job description

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Azure Engineer you will have a strong background in cloud computing, specifically with Microsoft Azure, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, security, and best practices.


The Senior Azure Engineer will work closely with other IT professionals and stakeholders to ensure that our cloud infrastructure is robust, scalable, and secure. You will have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.


At this level, you will:

Design and implement Azure cloud solutions. Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure. Ensure security and compliance of cloud environment. Automate cloud operations and workflows. Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders. Optimise cloud performance and cost. Develop and maintain cloud documentation. Provide technical support and guidance. Implement and support disaster recovery and backup solutions. Conduct/remediate regular security assessments. Ensure high availability and scalability of systems. Monitor and analyse system performance metrics. Collaborate with development teams for cloud integration. Provide training and support to team members.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

Proactively resolve technical problems, ensuring that security solutions continue to meet business requirements taking accountability for actions taken and decisions made. Work technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations. Work with our Security Engineers in the design, development and enablement of automated monitoring processes, supporting the implementation of (Security Information and Event Management) and network analysis tools, techniques and procedures to ensure stability, reliability and security Use Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code to automate the deployment of resource stacks and associated configuration for the DevOps community in Ofgem You will respond to incident reports, ensuring relevant prioritisation and detail to allow for effective investigation. You will identify the correct procedures and appropriate channels for resolution and monitor resolution activities and progress updates to users. You will investigate faults in systems, processes and services, and advise on the implementation of appropriate solutions and preventative measures. You will work collaboratively to ensure that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver an IT service. You will update and maintain technical documentation ###

Person specification

Role Criteria

Essential:

Extensive experience as an Azure engineer using core Azure Services. (Lead) Microsoft Azure Operational and Monitoring tools management. Understanding of Microsoft Identity and Access Management products such as Entra ID, Entra ID Connect, Conditional Access, SSO protocols and Active Directory Domain Services. Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Deployment orchestration and configuration management tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes). Ability to achieve and maintain SC Clearance

Desirable:

Experience of using Microsoft Azure Platform as a Service product such as Azure SQL, WebApps, AppServices, Azure App Service Fabric, App Service Environment & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) ###

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing ###

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached for full details.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 47,895, OFGEM contributes 13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; Hybrid working, flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
When you press the 'Apply now' button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), and upload a copy of your CV anonymising all details where necessary.


You will then be asked to provide a 750 word 'personal statement' evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the essential and desirable skills and capabilities.


The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Ofgem take any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Jamie Wright Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk