Azure Administrator
Hybrid
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Full Time
11-03-2025
Job Specifications
Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 26 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
A typical day for you would include:
Working directly with customers to gather requirements, design solutions, build proof of concept and implement those solutions
Operating within a structured environment such as ITIL and ISO 20000 IT Service Management. This will also include documentation such as development of designs, processes and procedures
Being focal point for major incidents or investigations
Liaising cross functionally, both externally and internally
Presenting and reporting in person and virtually and curating communication to key stakeholders
This role involves working for government clients so all candidates need to either hold or be eligible for SC Clearance
Qualifications
Be able to demonstrate your practical experience as a Senior Azure Administrator (or similar) working in IT or related industries
Be confident with your experience and knowledge of the full product lifecycle i.e. concept generation, design, build and support
Dedicated time being individually responsible for designing, building and supporting Enterprise solutions
Adept at interpreting, understanding and solving complex technical issues and incidents
Be proficient with customer facing interactions and operating in a project delivery or consultancy environment or similar
Technical Requirements
Practical working experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud, Windows Server, Active Directory and Exchange Server
Specialisation of at least 3 of these technical areas: Kubernetes, SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager), M365 (InTune), WAF (Web Application Firewall), Citrix, Storage or Azure
Experience across Private and Public Cloud Networks and cloud deployment i.e. VMWare, HyperV, Office365, AWS, Azure, Citrix or similar.
Disaster recovery and site replication solutions experience
Knowledge of Storage Area Networking and other storage solutions
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.
About the Company
Version 1 is a leader in digital transformation, partnering strategically with global organisations to transform and adopt technology and drive innovation in a responsible way. With an end-to-end offer designed to address the most difficult challenges faced by customers, and supported by the latest cutting-edge technologies, Version 1 is focused on delivering successful customer outcomes through the power of world-class teams. This pledge is underscored by the key principles of the organisation, a triangle of balanced pri... Know more
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