Version 1 are a global leader in business transformation. For nearly three decades we’ve grown our expertise in cloud, data and AI, application modernisation and service delivery management.

As a consultancy and service provider we focus on our core values to drive our continued growth. We have a technology-driven approach and proud to be partnered with Oracle, Microsoft, Red Hat and Snowflake.

Service Reliability Group (SRG) is the Managed Services Practice within Version 1. With delivery functions focused across Service Desk, Applications, Database, Platform and Governance this team supports and collaborates with customers across the UK and Ireland.

SRG are expanding within their Platform team and need an Azure Engineer to help On-Prem, Private Cloud and Azure Public Cloud infrastructure.

As an Azure Engineer you’ll work across monitoring and incident management, infrastructure as code (IaC), performance and reliability engineering, and security and compliance. 

A typical day would include:

• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on customers
• Developing and managing Azure infrastructure using tools such as: Terraform, ARM templates, Azure Resource manager or similar
• Implementing best practices to optimise system performance, high availability and business continuity in Azure
• Maintaining security practices and compliance requirements such as identity and access management, encryption, network security and related areas
• Documenting procedures and configurations and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer or similar role
• Applied expertise in Microsoft Azure across services such as: Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions and Azure DevOps
• Confidently share knowledge of security best practices and compliance frameworks i.e. ISO 27001, GDPR and ITIL
• Have the desire to operate in a quick-moving environment and leverage your methodical attitude to create solutions
• Be self-assured in your communication techniques and teamwork abilities

Alongside what is outlined in qualifications we also require individuals to have active hands-on experience of at least two of the following:

• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, BICEP/ARM templates, or CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of networking, load balancing, DNS, and firewall management in cloud environments

Location: This career is hybrid with an expectation to visit a customer site or a Version 1 office as required. The team are currently doing this once per month. We have offices based in: Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Newcastle Upon Tyne.

We are an equal opportunities employer.  Please take time to read more: Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging | Version 1 Careers.

We also offer life assurance, free eye tests and glasses contribution, pension scheme, maternity leave, paternity leave, parental and shared parental leave, unpaid leave, and more. Employees are also eligible for-Profit Share where employees share a portion of company profits every quarter based on their performance and their level in the company.

Version 1 offer incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. The SRG Platform Team also have ITIL Foundations, Azure Expert MSP, Cisco Certified Design & Network certifications and you’d be encouraged to hone your technical prowess.

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