Azure Network Design Specialist
Req ID: 57488
Posting Start Date: 01/05/2026
Job Function: Architecture Solution and Design
Division: UK Business
Job Location: GBR Belfast - Riverside Tower, GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR Newcastle - Gosforth TE, GBR Sheffield Endeavour, GBR-London-BTHQ One Braham, GBR-Manchester-New Bailey
Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus Scheme + 10% Pension
About The Role
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, implementing 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.
* Collaborating closely with stakeholders, customers, and internal delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.
Essential Skills / Experience
* 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.
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.
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now.
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