Azure Specialist

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.

We are seeking an experienced Azure Specialist to join our IT department. You will work closely with other IT teams to ensure seamless operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the cloud environment. This role requires deep technical expertise in Azure cloud services, a strong understanding of cloud architecture, and excellent problem-solving skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Azure Policies to align with governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Implement and maintain identity governance, IAM Access and multi-subscription permission management.
• Design and implement enhancements to Azure services across the company's tenant and multiple subscriptions.
• Provide input on best practices for cloud infrastructure design, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Develop and troubleshoot Azure Functions and Logic Apps to support automation and integration tasks.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure features and services, and proactively recommend new tools or technologies that can enhance our cloud environment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 plus years of experience in IT support roles, with at least 3 years specifically with Azure.
• Exposure to a broad range of Azure Services with proven experience in managing, supporting, and troubleshooting large-scale Azure environments.
• Experience in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools.
• Azure Lighthouse experience is an advantage.

Certifications:

• Azure Administrator Associate Basic experience with systems admin AZ 104 is Mandatory.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate is preferred.

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert good to have

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.

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