Azure Administrator

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

• Provide support across multiple clients and technologies within the Azure ecosystem.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members on Azure administration tasks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to resolve technical issues.
• Document operational procedures and configuration changes.
• Operate within a structured ITIL / ISO20000 IT Service Management environment.
• Act as an escalation point for Azure-related incidents and investigations.
• Maintain and support services such as Exchange Online, Office365, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in IT, with at least 2 years focused on Azure administration.
• Hands-on experience in supporting and maintaining enterprise-grade Azure solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving Azure infrastructure and service issues.
• Familiarity with the full support lifecycle: incident, problem, and change management.
• Ability to interpret and resolve moderately complex technical problems.
• Good communication skills for interacting with internal teams and clients.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in managing 3 or more of the following Azure services including:
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Azure Storage
• Azure Networking (NSGs, VNets, VPNs)
• Azure Site Recovery / Backup
• Azure Kubernetes
• Azure Firewall
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Basic understanding of disaster recovery and backup solutions in Azure.
• Familiarity with Citrix environments and Office365 integration.
• Exposure to infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.