Methods

Position: Azure Engineer

Reports to: Head of Managed Services

As an Azure Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Microsoft Azure solutions across a variety of customer environments. You will work closely with support teams, project managers, and technical leads to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with solid Azure experience, a proactive mindset, and a passion for cloud technologies.

Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 30+ years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years.

Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.

Headquartered in central London, with seven regional offices, the company has over 300 colleagues in an organisation centred around distinct portfolio offerings and a further central support services function. Methods delivers multi-disciplinary and full-lifecycle services in a range of specialisms, all related to transitioning from monolithic legacy estates to new, user-centric, cloud and hybrid-based models. The company is a national leader in combining user-centred digital service design with cloud-based open architecture and modern technology services.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and Azure Active Directory.

Assist in cloud migration projects and service transitions from on-premises to Azure.

Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud solutions.

Monitor and optimize Azure environments using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.

Automate routine tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Infrastructure as Code tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform).

Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related incidents.

Maintain technical documentation and contribute to operational best practices.

Participate in internal knowledge sharing and training sessions.

Technical Expertise

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services:

Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Azure AD

Azure Backup, Site Recovery, hybrid cloud setups

Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)

Proficient in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI)

Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, firewalls)

Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (Azure Monitor, SCOM, OMS)

Professional Experience

Experience in a technical engineering role within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or enterprise IT environment.

Proven ability to deliver cloud solutions and support production environments.

Comfortable working within structured support frameworks and SLAs.

Certifications (Preferred)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect (desirable)

ITIL Foundation or higher

SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)

Soft Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Analytical and detail-oriented

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Capable of explaining technical concepts to varied audiences

Career Development

Access to Microsoft certification programs and exam vouchers

Online training via Pluralsight

Opportunities to progress into Senior Engineer, Technical Lead, or Cloud Architect roles

Work Environment

Primarily home-based with occasional travel to customer sites and the London office

Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Benefits

Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.

By joining us you can expect

Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
A supportive and collaborative environment

Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training

Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible Working – including home working and part time

Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes

Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year

Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation

Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution

Discretionary Company Bonus – based on company and individual performance

Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary

Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme

For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)