Senior Technical Analyst

James Andrews Recruitment; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to own the Microsoft stack, shape cloud services, and drive best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and a background in delivering enterprise-level infrastructure solutions. This role offers an opportunity to lead initiatives in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Recommendation scheme up to £100

High-quality, customer-focused service

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, AVD, Intune and Entra ID.
• Experience with SASE, SD-WAN technologies.
• Proven background in 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, liaising with vendors.

Skills

Technical expertise across Microsoft 365

Azure

AVD

Intune

Entra ID

Networking technologies knowledge

Cyber security strengthening

Problem-solving mindset

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.

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, 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)

Benefits and terms

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

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.