Azure Infrastructure Architect

Version 1; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Belfast is looking for an Azure Solutions Architect to design and implement Azure solutions based on enterprise architecture principles. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with Azure technologies and the ability to lead deployments, with a focus on security and network design. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working hours and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme

Flexible/remote working

Pension and Private Healthcare Cover

Gym Discounts

Educational assistance and certifications

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Proven experience with hub-and-spoke model Azure enterprise-scale landing zones.
• Strong understanding of partner-managed Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement spoke landing zones per Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Collaborate with partners for seamless Azure tenant integration.
• Lead deployment of Azure API Management configurations.

Skills

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Azure enterprise-scale landing zones

Azure networking and security services

APIM deployment in hybrid scenarios

PowerShell scripting

Azure CLI

Bicep

Job description

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Department: Public Sector & Utilities (Ireland)

Job Description

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Design and implement spoke landing zones in accordance with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and enterprise-scale architecture principles.
• Collaborate with the infrastructure partner managing the Azure tenant and hub to ensure seamless integration and compliance with shared services and policies.
• Lead the deployment and configuration of Azure API Management (APIM), including hybrid and internal integration scenarios.
• Design secure and scalable network architectures using Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, NSGs, DNS, and route tables.
• Implement and manage ExpressRoute connectivity to on‑premises environments, ensuring high availability and secure integration.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to internal teams and stakeholders, including defining standards and policies.

Qualifications

It is essential that you have strong,in-depthand demonstrable hands‑on experience with the following technologies:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (or equivalent).
• Proven experience with Azure enterprise‑scale landing zones in a hub‑and‑spoke model.
• Strong understanding of working within a partner‑managed Azure environment.
• Deep expertise in Azure networking and security services.
• Experience deploying and managing Azure API Management (APIM) in hybrid scenarios.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep).
• Familiarity with hybrid identity and DNS integration.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentoring coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.