Operations Analyst

Sellick Partnership; Watford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment business is seeking an Operations Analyst to provide operational support across cloud and on-premises environments in Watford. This role requires experience with Azure services and a drive for continuous improvement. Candidates should be skilled in PowerShell and familiar with monitoring tools. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with modern technologies within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Broad experience as a Microsoft-focused Cloud Engineer or Operations Analyst.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services is essential.
• Experience with monitoring tools and PowerShell scripting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational support for cloud-hosted and on-premises environments.
• Work with Application Support to resolve service issues.
• Enhance infrastructure for stable services for 6,500 users.

Skills

Microsoft-focused Cloud Engineer or Operations Analyst

Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, ASR, M365)

Azure networking components

Windows Server and Desktop

PowerShell for automation and scripting

Monitoring tools (Log Analytics, Sentinel)

LAN/WAN technologies

Job description

Operations Analyst

Annual Salary of £41,000-£45,000

Permanent, Full-time

Watford

Operations Analyst required to join a dynamic team within a leading national organisation. This role is ideal for a technically driven professional who enjoys being challenged, thrives in an evolving environment, and is motivated by continuous improvement and repeated success.

In this role, you will support a large and diverse user base across hundreds of UK sites, working with the latest cloud and on-premises technologies. You will be heavily involved in maintaining core infrastructure, improving operational processes, and contributing to the organisation's long‑term technology roadmap.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day operational support for cloud‑hosted and on‑premises server environments and networks
• Work closely with Application Support colleagues to diagnose and resolve service issues
• Maintain and enhance infrastructure to ensure secure, stable, and highly available services for approximately 6,500 users across 300 locations
• Contribute to lifecycle management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the planning, testing, and rollout of infrastructure changes and upgrades
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Uphold cybersecurity best practice and support efforts to retain security accreditations

Required skills and experience

• Broad experience as a Microsoft‑focused Cloud Engineer or Operations Analyst
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, ASR, and M365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive)
• Understanding of Azure networking components: private endpoints, Azure Firewall, VPNs, IP Groups
• Experience working with Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Linux environments
• Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper‑V
• PowerShell for automation and scripting
• Experience with monitoring tools, Log Analytics, Sentinel and alerting platforms
• Familiarity with Logic Apps, API Management, and Azure Application Proxy
• Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies including switching, routing, firewalls, MPLS, VRF, SD‑WAN and DNS/DHCP services

This role offers the chance to work with modern cloud technologies, contribute to meaningful infrastructure improvements, and develop your skills within a supportive team environment.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, ambition and experience for the Operations Analyst role, please apply now, or contact Kyle Fitzgerald at Sellick Partnership. With the department workload increasing due to the success of the organisation, the client is looking for a relatively quick appointment.

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