Senior Technical Analyst

James Andrews Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to manage the Microsoft stack and shape cloud services. The successful candidate will lead on Entra ID and Azure services, and is expected to have strong technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and cyber security. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, AVD, Intune and Entra ID.
• Experience strengthening cyber security posture and compliance controls.
• Proven background in delivering enterprise-level infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot and Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Automate deployments, patching and server builds with PowerShell.
• Manage SASE and SD-WAN services.

Skills

Technical expertise in Microsoft 365

Knowledge of SASE and SD-WAN

Cyber security experience

Collaboration skills

Education

Microsoft Azure/365 or Networking certifications

Project Management certifications

Tools

PowerShell

Azure Virtual Desktop

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a leading organisation that is investing heavily in their Technology & Digital function and looking for a Senior Technical Analyst to join the team. This is the senior technical role within the team, responsible for owning the Microsoft stack, shaping cloud services, and driving best practice across infrastructure, security, and device management.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary of £43,320 + £1,680 car allowance plus excellent benefits
• Hands-on ownership of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune and AVD
• Exposure to modern networking including SASE, SD-WAN and ZTNA
• Opportunity to make a real impact on security posture and cloud strategy
• Chance to mentor and develop colleagues within the team

The role

• Lead on Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Automate deployments, patching and server builds with PowerShell
• Manage SASE and SD-WAN services, liaising with vendors where required
• Own cyber security controls in conjunction with the Head of Service
• Support and coach Analysts, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused service

What we’re looking for

• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, AVD, Intune and Entra ID
• Good knowledge of networking technologies such as MPLS, SASE and SD-WAN
• Experience strengthening cyber security posture and compliance controls
• Proven background in delivering enterprise-level infrastructure solutions
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Microsoft Azure/365 or Networking certifications (CCNA/CCIE etc)
• Virtualisation (VCP/AVD)
• Project Management (Prince2, Scrum, Kanban)

Interview process

The interview process is two stages and includes a technical capability exercise.

How to discuss the role

If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Technical Analyst
• Company: James Andrews Recruitment
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Posted: Sep 29th 2025
• Closes: Oct 30th 2025
• Sector: Public Sector
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time