Senior IT Consultant

If you are the person who sees technical roadblocks as puzzles to untangle rather than headaches, you likely thrive in IT consulting. You enjoy cutting through complex tech jargon to give clients clear, sensible advice that actually improves their day-to-day operations., Based out of our Andover office, we are a growing technology practices consultancy supporting regional SMEs and enterprise clients across Hampshire. We manage infrastructure modernisations, cloud migrations, and cybersecurity overhauls. We need an experienced Senior IT Consultant who can bridge the gap between technical architecture and client goals., * Act as lead technical authority across client accounts, running technical discovery and architecture scoping.

• Design and implement secure Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive IT estate audits to uncover system vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
• Produce clear technical documentation, network topologies, and project migration roadmaps.
• Translate complex infrastructure requirements into actionable project deliverables for engineering teams.
• Advise client directors on cyber security posture, data compliance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex tier-3 infrastructure and networking issues.
• Lead technical workshops and present proposed system architectures to client stakeholders., You will work closely with our lead architects on complex, multi-site infrastructure deployments. We back our team with funding for industry certifications (including Microsoft, Cisco, or Security accreditations) and provide dedicated study hours. As the business expands, you will have realistic scope to move into principal consultancy or practice lead roles.

• Strong background in IT consulting, senior systems engineering, or solution architecture.
• Deep practical knowledge of Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, M365, Intune, Entra ID).
• Solid foundation in core networking concepts, firewalls, routing, and modern cyber security frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills-able to explain complex technical risk to non-technical business leaders.
• A calm, systematic problem-solving style when working under project deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence for occasional client site visits in the region.

• Base salary of £60,000 - £64,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• Private medical cover and pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Dedicated budget for certifications and continuous professional development
• Travel allowance for site visits