Senior Platform Engineer - Recruitment
Epico
We are recruiting a Senior Platform Engineer for employment with one of our clients in Gothenburg. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, taking ownership of key platform areas, and driving continuous improvements across identity, security, cloud, and datacenter services.
The role suits a self-driven engineer who thrives in a technically deep environment and wants to contribute to a modern platform built on automation, Zero Trust principles, and cloud-first operations.
About the role
You will join a platform team with an important role in building a secure, cloud-driven, and globally unified IT environment. The position is part of a broader digital transformation journey, with strong focus on modern platform engineering, automation, security, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Act as a senior technical specialist across identity, Azure infrastructure, hybrid environments, and core datacenter services
Lead troubleshooting of complex incidents, platform issues, and performance challenges
Take ownership of configurations, lifecycle management, and long-term technical quality
Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable technical improvements
Independently plan, prioritize, and execute work in line with platform roadmaps and operational needs
Coordinate technically with engineers, architects, and project teams
Implement and optimize Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid identity, Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Access Management
Support and strengthen Zero Trust architecture and modern authentication flows
Automate provisioning, configuration, and identity operations using tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, or Bicep
Build scripts, tools, and pipelines to reduce manual work and improve platform reliability
Use Azure Monitor, Defender, Sentinel, and Log Analytics to improve monitoring, visibility, and detection
Contribute to security hardening across identity, endpoints, servers, and cloud infrastructure
Ensure alignment with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks
Requirements
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in platform engineering, identity services, or cloud/infrastructure operations
Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and hybrid identity
Solid experience troubleshooting advanced cloud or infrastructure issues
Practical hands-on experience with PowerShell, Terraform, or Bicep
Good understanding of Zero Trust principles
Experience with Azure infrastructure, monitoring, and security tooling
Ability to work independently and deliver technical solutions end-to-end
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams
Fluent in English
Nice to have
Experience from global or multi-site IT environments
Experience from security-driven platform modernization
Microsoft certifications within Identity, Azure, or Cybersecurity
Other relevant certifications such as CISSP or CCNP
Experience working in regulated or business-critical environments
Other information
Location: Gothenburg
Employment type: Permanent employment with our client
Start date: According to agreement
Language: English
Application
Please submit your CV and a short motivation describing your relevant experience within platform engineering, identity, Azure, and automation.