Azure Network Design Specialist

BT Group
Belfast, UK
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Data Centers SAP (Applications) Virtual Machines Load Balancing SC Clearance

Job description

Our team lead the way for implementing complex Microsoft Azure services and resources across pre-sales consultancy and project delivery activities. We develop and take High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, Implement the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over into the relevant support or managed service teams. We’re looking for someone who not only has the technical expertise and aptitude but the passion to lead our wider Technical Designers through the solution and drive to completion. Keeping the customer at the heart of everything they do. What you’ll be doing

  • Working across the full Azure solution lifecycle, from pre-sales design through to technical delivery
  • Designing high-level Microsoft Azure solutions for multiple external customers, including public sector organisations
  • Supporting pre-sales activities, such as:
  • Identifying customer requirements and opportunities
  • Creating Azure solution designs and architecture approaches
  • Estimating effort, resources, and supporting pricing and bid responses
  • Delivering post-sales implementation, including:
  • Deploying and configuring Azure services and virtual machines
  • Supporting technical build, migration, and configuration activities
  • Ensuring solutions are delivered to design, security, and quality standards
  • Working in a shared customer model, balancing multiple customer engagements at the same time
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Requirements

  • Multiple years of hands-on Microsoft Azure administration experience, including provisioning and managing Azure services
  • AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
  • Strong understanding of core Azure services, infrastructure, and operations
  • Experience deploying and supporting Azure-based solutions within live environments
  • Willingness and ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

Desirable Skills / Experience

  • Azure Solutions Architect certifications (AZ-303 / AZ-304 or current equivalents)
  • Experience in solution design, architecture, or technical design roles
  • Exposure to pre-sales activities, such as solution sizing, estimation, and bid support
  • Background in managed services or cloud operations, with an interest in moving into solution design
  • Experience working with public sector customers
  • Existing Security Clearance (SC) or higher

Benefits & conditions

Our Package Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

  • 10% on target annual bonus
  • Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
  • Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
  • Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave - 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
  • Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
  • Market leading Pension scheme - 5% from you and 10% from us
  • Holiday purchase scheme

About the company

With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK We’re a leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

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