Infrastructure Security Engineer (Microsoft AI Platform)
Role overview
Serco has made significant contributions at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, supporting a diverse range of meteorological satellite missions and projects. Serco provides essential engineering, technical, and management services, playing a crucial role in the operation and maintenance of satellite ground segments. Its expertise in satellite control, data processing, and system integration has earned the company accolades, including “Excellence in Service” awards from EUMETSAT. Serco’s dedicated efforts ensure the reliable dissemination of vital weather and climate data, underscoring its commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of meteorological satellite operations.
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure & Security Engineer (Microsoft AI Platform) to join our ICT service team at EUMETSAT. You will focus on platform engineering, infrastructure integration, security, and operationalization of AI services rather than prompt engineering or data science activities. The role will also contribute to the management and resolution of Cyber Vulnerability Management (CVM) security actions and remediation activities across the ICT landscape.
This position requires strong experience in Microsoft cloud technologies, identity and access management, security controls, governance, automation, and enterprise infrastructure deployments.
Responsibilities
- check_circle Administer and support Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry environments.
- check_circle Configure, test and deploy AI Agents and solutions across development, testing and production environments.
- check_circle Manage AI licensing, permissions, capacity, access controls and operational processes.
- check_circle Monitor platform health, troubleshoot incidents and support the onboarding of new AI use cases.
- check_circle Work with business and technical teams to translate requirements into practical AI solutions.
- check_circle Support the design and implementation of Azure AI Foundry and related Azure services.
- check_circle Configure AI projects, models, compute resources, quotas and secure connectivity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID and enterprise platforms.
- check_circle Develop integrations between Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry and other Microsoft services.
- check_circle Support cloud administration, configuration management and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- check_circle Apply security and governance controls across AI and cloud environments.
- check_circle Support security reviews, risk assessments, compliance activities and secure adoption of AI technologies.
- check_circle Manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC and Conditional Access.
- check_circle Support data protection, information classification and Microsoft Defender security capabilities.
- check_circle Manage vulnerability tickets and coordinate remediation with infrastructure and application teams.
- check_circle Support vulnerability scanning, patch management, security baseline compliance and remediation tracking.
- check_circle Provide reporting on vulnerabilities, remediation progress and overall security posture.
- check_circle Develop PowerShell scripts and cloud-based automation to streamline administration and operational processes.
- check_circle Create and maintain deployment procedures, technical documentation and operational runbooks.
- check_circle Support continuous improvement of AI, cloud and security operations.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud administration or a similar technical environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID and PowerShell.
- Good understanding of Identity & Access Management, Conditional Access, RBAC, Microsoft Defender and vulnerability management.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting complex cloud and infrastructure services.
- Experience implementing enterprise security controls and coordinating vulnerability remediation.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry or Azure OpenAI is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Logic Apps and API integrations is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps and GitHub Enterprise is a plus.
- Degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Benefits
- check_circle Relocation allowance (flight to Germany, airport transport, one month paid accommodation).
- check_circle Hybrid working model for flexibility.
- check_circle 30% discount on the Deutschland ticket for easy travel.
- check_circle Subsidised Wellpass – access to 12,500+ fitness and wellness options across Germany.
- check_circle Pension and health schemes.
- check_circle Corporate Benefits discounts
- check_circle 30 days of holiday for balance and exploration.
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