Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Role Overview

The Senior Infrastructure Consultant serves as a strategic technical leader for major clients, taking ownership of technical direction, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement. This role involves acting as the primary technical lead or account manager, managing complex projects, and coaching teams to ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement. Strong leadership is demonstrated through mentoring, performance management, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, while also maintaining excellent communication with both customers and internal teams.

The Senior Infrastructure Consultant serves as a strategic technical leader for major clients, taking ownership of technical direction, project leadership, and stakeholder engagement. This role involves acting as the primary technical lead or account manager, managing complex projects, and coaching teams to ensure high-quality delivery and continuous improvement. Strong leadership is demonstrated through mentoring, performance management, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, while also maintaining excellent communication with both customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Customer Technical Lead or Technical Account Manager for major clients, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership.
• Develop and maintain architecture and design documentation for customer solutions, including cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Collaborate closely with transition teams and project managers to define requirements and estimate effort for projects.
• Work with commercial teams on pre-sales activities, including tender input and presentations.
• Provide technical roadmaps for customers and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and manage technical projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation of processes and high-quality documentation.
• Act as a point of contact and escalation for customers and colleagues.

Skills & Expertise

• Expert-level knowledge (10+ years) in relevant technical domains, including Citrix, VMware, and on-premises infrastructure, with the ability to drive large-scale customer, function, or practice initiatives.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, managing complex relationships and driving performance outcomes.
• Advanced organisational awareness and decision-making skills.
• Proven experience in managing performance, outcomes, and continuous improvement across teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Technology Stack & Certifications

• Azure: Deep expertise in Azure cloud services, architecture, and deployment.
• Citrix: Experience with Citrix virtualisation solutions, including Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops.
• VMware: Proficiency in VMware technologies such as vSphere, ESXi, and Horizon.
• On-premises Technologies: Strong background in managing and integrating on-premises infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, and security.
• DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical Certifications: Ongoing pursuit of specialisation exams such as:
  • SC-100, SC-200, SC-300 (Security)
  • AZ-104, AZ-800, AZ-801, AZ-140, AZ-101, AZ-305 (Azure Administrator, Specialist, Architect)
  • Citrix and VMware certifications as required
• Documentation Tools: Experience in creating and maintaining architecture/design documentation and technical roadmaps.
• Project Management: Ability to work closely with project managers and commercial teams on pre-sales and project delivery.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage large-scale projects across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, including technical leadership and service reviews.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and coaching others in core values and mission.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.