Role Mission
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.To support customer outcomes by making deep, hands-on Microsoft centric expertise available to customers and internal teams across hybrid identity, security and endpoint management. This includes Windows Active Directory and integration with Microsoft Entra ID, unified security operations with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and modern endpoint and device management with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr), providing practical guidance, design assurance and implementation support where needed.Objectives & Key ResultsDeliver consulting-grade architecture assurance and outcomes for customersProvide high quality architecture reviews and design assurance for complex customer opportunities and deliveries, highlighting risks, trade-offs and pragmatic optionsProduce clear customer-facing technical outputs (e.g., current-state assessments, target-state architectures, and phased roadmaps) that accelerate decision-makingImprove consistency and reduce avoidable rework for customers by using repeatable patterns, checklists and standards aligned to Claranet ways of working.Essential Roles & ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & DeliveryServe as a senior technical expert within the Office of the CTO, providing hands-on technical depth and assurance in support of the UK CTOProvide hands-on technical contribution and specialist support across Microsoft identity, security, endpoint and cloud platforms—drawing on broader networking and architecture skills where customer engagements require itBehavioural Competencies – Organisational & Behavioural FitTechnological Curiosity: Naturally curious, proactively explores how new and existing technologies work, experiments safely, and shares what they learnHands-On Mindset: Enjoys being “on the keyboard” solving technical challengesCustomer Engagement: Exceptional presence and clarity when engaging with customersInfluence Without Authority: Guides teams through expertise and collaboration, not hierarchyClear Communicator: Able to articulate complex problems simply and confidentlyCalm & Composed: Operates effectively in high-pressure or ambiguous situationsOwnership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomesContinuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to enhance technical and engineering quality, security and efficiencyTravel: Ability to travel to different sites and locations on a weekly basisCritical Competencies – Technical Competencies (Essential)Strong architectural capability across Microsoft Azure and core Microsoft cloud servicesProficiency in security technologies, frameworks, and secure architecture patterns (including Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel)Strong expertise in Windows xwzovoh Active Directory and hybrid identity integration with Microsoft Entra IDExperience with modern endpoint and device management and configuration management, including Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/ConfigMgr)Hands-on capability in automation, IaC, CI/CD, scripting and platform engineeringComfortable using AI tools to achieve outcomes (e.g., accelerating analysis, troubleshooting, automation and documentation) with appropriate security and data-handling practicesCritical Competencies – Technical Competencies (Desirable)Experience with distributed systems or modern application architecturesExposure to data engineering, observability platforms or edge networkingPlease note: You will be required to have been resident in the UK for five years prior to application and to hold or be prepared to undergo UK Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and/or a Security Check (SC) clearance as part of this role…