Azure Specialist - ISP
- £60,000 Base Salary
- Eccles [Greater Manchester]
- Permanent
- 60000
- Enterprise
- Enterprise Networking
We are partnered with a leading telecommunications and digital-infrastructure provider based on the Isle of Man, this company delivers fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and secure data-centre services to households, businesses and public-sector clients. It has built a robust, high-availability network, including fibre-to-the-premise broadband, and operates one of the island’s largest data-hosting platforms. As a major local employer, it places strong emphasis on investing in people, fostering an inclusive workplace, and supporting community and environmental initiatives while advancing next-generation connectivity.
We are seeking an experienced Azure Specialist to provide advanced technical support across multiple sites, with a strong focus on Microsoft Server administration, Office 365, Azure, and virtualisation technologies. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with a proactive, customer-focused mindset. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving our IT infrastructure, supporting users at all levels, and ensuring system reliability across the business.
The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Hyper-V, Azure, and Azure Stack HCI, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel between sites as needed.
Interested? Get in touch and apply today.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Support
- Deliver comprehensive IT support across multiple locations, assisting users from graduate to Director level.
- Build, migrate, and maintain Microsoft Server environments.
- Manage and support desktop and virtualised infrastructure solutions.
- Technology Proficiency
- Administer and support Azure infrastructure, Active Directory, Intune, and Office 365.
- Configure and maintain SQL databases and managed instances.
- Implement and manage Azure services, including Azure Defender, Azure Policy, and Azure Networking.
- Virtualization
- Manage and optimise Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI environments.
- Experience with VMware is advantageous.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Work effectively with technical and non-technical teams across various sites.
- Communicate complex technical issues clearly and professionally.
- Continuous Improvement
- Demonstrate a strong passion for IT support and professional growth.
- Contribute to the enhancement of infrastructure, tools, and user support processes.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT support or systems administration roles.
- Expertise in Microsoft Server administration, Office 365, Azure, and Hyper-V.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Stack HCI, SQL, and related Azure tools.
- Familiarity with SaaS applications, AKS Kubernetes, and data warehousing is desirable.
- Exposure to Dell backup and replication, Dell storage, and VDI technologies preferred.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Salary & Package:
- £60,000 Base Salary
- Health
- Pension
- Bonus
- Willingness to travel to other company offices as required.