Senior Technical Consultant - Cloud (1 day in London per week)

For over 30yrs our client has been a trusted partner to enterprises, helping them navigate complex technology landscapes. We specialise in the "hard stuff" – managing and securing critical data, applications, and infrastructure for clients in highly regulated sectors like finance and insurance.

Our Managed Services practice is the core of our client relationships, and our Cloud services are the engine for our future growth. We are looking for a true technical expert to be the heart of that practice, leading our technical strategy and ensuring we deliver secure, scalable, and impactful solutions.

The Role

This is not just a senior engineering role; this is the technical heart of our cloud practice. As the Senior Technical Consultant - Cloud, you will be our "go-to" expert for all things cloud. You will be a senior technical lead to our talented technical teams, and a trusted advisor to our clients.

You will own the technical design and delivery for our cloud managed services, transforming critical IT infrastructures and solving complex challenges. This role spans detailed technical solution definition and high-quality service delivery, ensuring that what we promise, we can deliver to an exceptional standard.

If you are a results-driven technologist with a passion for designing and building and supporting secure, enterprise-scale cloud platforms, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design: high-level and low-level design of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions primarily on Azure, and increasingly on AWS.
• Technical Lead: Act as the primary technical lead for cloud projects, support queries and the escalation point for complex incidents and problems that our support teams cannot resolve.
• Pre-Sales: Work closely with our pre-sales and sales teams and Cloud Architect to design compelling solutions, validate technical requirements, and provide accurate effort-scoping for new client proposals and MSAs.
• Best Practice & Innovation: Drive the adoption of modern cloud-native practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps principles, and containerisation across the practice.
• Mentorship & Upskilling: Guide and mentor our team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and acting as a role model for professional development.

About You: Your Experience & Skills

• Extensive Experience: You have a demonstrable track record (ideally 10+ years) in IT infrastructure, with a significant focus on designing, deploying, transforming and supporting critical IT systems using public cloud (Azure).
• Client-Facing Excellence: You are a superb communicator, comfortable leading technical discussions with clients, explaining technical concepts to senior stakeholders, and building trust.
• Problem-Solver: You thrive on solving complex, multi-faceted technical challenges.
• Commercial Acumen: You understand the "why" behind the "what" and can design solutions that meet a client's commercial needs and budget.
• Passionate about Technology: You stay ahead of industry trends and are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge cloud technology to deliver real business value

Mandatory Technical Skills

You must be a deep expert in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem both as a technical lead as well as a support specialist, with strong complementary skills.

• Primary Platform (Expert): Microsoft Azure
• Identity & Security: Microsoft Entra ID (full suite including PIM/Conditional Access), Azure Key Vault, Azure Policy.
• Security Operations: Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud.
• Networking: Azure vNets, Peering, Azure Firewall, WAF, Private Link, ExpressRoute.
• Compute & Storage: Virtual Machines, App Services, Storage Accounts.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Deep, hands-on expertise with Terraform is essential. (Bicep is a plus).
• Scripting & Automation: Advanced PowerShell.
• Traditional IT: Strong foundations in Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, PKI, and core networking principles.

Desirable Technical Skills

• Secondary Platform: Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Security Groups).
• Data Platforms: Familiarity with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, or Power BI.
• Migration: Experience with Azure Migrate and database migration strategies.
• Linux: Experience with RHEL / Ubuntu in a cloud context.
• Containerisation: Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker.

Certifications (Highly Valued)

• Required (one or more):
• AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• Desirable:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• CISSP or other security certifications
• Terraform Certified Associate

What We Offer

• A pivotal, high-impact role where you will shape the future of our cloud practice.
• The chance to work on complex, high-stakes transformation projects for major clients.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A significant budget for your ongoing training and professional development.
• A competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits