Doherty Associates (DA) has delivered IT solutions for over 30 years to world‑renowned, international clients. Our customers operate predominantly in the professional and financial services sector, including leading private equity and top‑tier law firms. We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner with five designations, hold a Tier 1 Microsoft CSP relationship and are ISO27001 & ISO9001 accredited. Our services are built on the Microsoft cloud ecosystem, aligned to the NIST Cyber Security Framework, and focused on quality, security, and long‑term client outcomes.
About The Role
This is a technically challenging role that suits a professional who has a depth of experience and is passionate about helping organisations transform and evolve services across the Azure space. You will provide technical consultancy in both pre‑sales and project delivery across the full project lifecycle, ensuring that the technical solutions (proposed and delivered) meet customer needs. You will design and implement cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Azure technologies at an enterprise level, such as Azure IaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop, ARC and monitoring. You will work across the full project lifecycle, from initial design through to deployment and operational handover, ensuring relevant documentation supports post‑delivery operations.
Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
* Participate and contribute to the collective technical design for Azure migration and design projects, providing collaborative decision‑making and shared expertise.
* Design and deliver Azure solutions. Outline clear migration plans, ensuring compliance with best practices and governance frameworks.
* Outline the end‑to‑end technical delivery, including technical planning, testing, and deployment.
* Actively participate in the transition stage, from delivery into operations to ensure successful service delivery.
* Collaborate with Project Managers and ensure smooth delivery.
Presales
* Proactively engage with customers during the pre‑sales process to understand their business objectives and technical requirements.
* Participate in workshops and assessments focused on Azure migration strategies.
* Provide technical and clear input during presales, including solution design and peer reviews.
* Work closely with Enterprise Architects to align designs with strategic goals.
Other
* Act as a visible technical professional with the customer and internal teams. Stay abreast of Azure innovations, particularly in migration tooling, automation/DevOps and governance frameworks.
* Apply expertise in Enterprise‑scale Azure solutions to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable designs, ensuring stakeholder engagement and proactive change management to minimise risk and maximise business value.
Experience, Skills And Qualifications
* Extensive hands‑on experience in delivering Azure migration projects, including VMware‑to‑Azure transitions.
* Proficiency in Azure IaaS, networking, identity (Active Directory/Azure AD), and automation (PowerShell, Bicep/Terraform).
* Familiarity with Azure networking concepts (Private Endpoints, Virtual WAN, Hub‑Spoke, ALZ modules).
* Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate customer discussions in both technical and non‑technical scenarios.
Certifications (one Or More)
* Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305)
* Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104)
* Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ‑140)
* Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)
* DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ‑400)
* Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC‑100)
* Identity and Access Administrator (SC‑300)
* Data Engineering (DP‑203)
About The Person
* Professional, consultative approach with strong leadership qualities.
* Analytical and detail‑oriented, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
* Collaborative and supportive, with a commitment to knowledge sharing.
* Curious and proactive in staying ahead of Azure trends and best practices.
* Resilient.
* Patient, willing to coach and mentor others.
What We Offer In Return
* Basic salary plus performance bonus.
* 34 days of annual leave (incl. 8 UK bank holidays and a day off on your birthday).
* Incentives for achieving Microsoft accreditations.
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefit schemes including company sick pay.
* Sponsored training and development and, where applicable to the role, a technical exams incentive scheme.
* Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Income protection and life insurance.
* Company Pension scheme.
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