Technical Consultant
Job Title: Technical ConsultantLocation: Home BasedSalary: Highly Competitive + BonusJob type: Full Time, PermanentAbout the role;As a Technical Consultant, you will be part of the Technical Delivery team. The Microsoft Cloud platforms are central to our business strategy, and this role will require you to architect and deploy solutions within Microsoft 365 and Azure. You will design, plan, execute and complete projects according to agreed deadlines and within budget.Who are we?TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all six Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our accreditation as a 'Great Place to Work' in addition to being placed on the 'UK's Best Workplaces in Tech' list in both 2024 and again in 2025. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;Design and implement technical solutions predominately within Microsoft 365 and Microsoft AzureDesign authority for Project Delivery teamPre-project liaison with customers / Client Success Managers / Client Directors and Technical Specialists to agree objectivesPrepare technical plans and execution of plan to completion with customer acceptanceHardware and software installations based primarily around Microsoft / Hewlett Packard technologies at customer sites UK WideDocument all project work to a high standardMaintain awareness of new and emerging technologiesAssist with post-installation issues where requiredAbout you:Knowledge, Skills & Experience; Educated to degree level or equivalentAt least one Microsoft Azure certification - preferably Microsoft Azure Architect Expert (AZ303/304 or AZ104/305)Current or working towards; Microsoft Expert, CCNA, VCP or equivalent qualification would be desirablePrince2 Foundation/Practitioner or other project management qualifications would be a distinct advantageSignificant experience in a similar roleProven effective communication and influencing skillsExcellent knowledge of current IT TechnologiesExcellent knowledge of the following technologies;Microsoft Azure, Azure IAAS, PAAS, Storage and Networking, Identity and Authentication (MFA), Azure HA/DR, scaling and backup, Azure MonitorMicrosoft 365 Threat Protection, Identity and Access Management, Device and Application Management, Information Protection, Compliance, Email and TeamsMicrosoft Windows Serve (up to at least 2024)Virtualisation - Microsoft Hyper-V, VMwareMicrosoft desktop operating systems - Windows 11 etcLAN technologies - switching, routing, VLANs etc. (hardware to include HPE, Cisco.)WAN technologies - routers, firewalls (hardware to include Sophos, Cisco, Draytek.)Private Cloud infrastructure - Private and IAAS also including hybrid deploymentsAntivirus (Preferably Microsoft Defender and Sophos Endpoint)Backup Technologies - Datto, Veeam, Azure.Experience with;Azure Automation, Azure CLI, PowerShell scriptingAzure DevOps, including AutomationKubernetes and DockerHPE Server and SAN infrastructureBenefits;25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of serviceEmployee benefits trustCompany bonus schemeLife assurance 4 x SalaryContributory pension scheme at 4% matchedHealthcare and cash planElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee discountsEmployee assistance programmePaid CSR DaysCompany sick pay and income protection coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payEmployee recognition schemeEyecare vouchersDiscounted gym membershipLong service rewardsPlease click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our website to complete your application.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Technical Consultant, IT Support, Technical Consultant, Technical & Training Consultant, Cybersecurity Consultant, Cybersecurity Technical Consultant, Business Intelligence Technical Advisor, Technical Advisor, Technical Specialist, Data Architect, Business Consultant, Networking and Security Consultant, Data Migration Consultant, Technical Implementation Consultant, Technical Support Advisor, Technical Service Delivery Advisor may also be considered for this role.
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