Technical Architect - Windows Infrastructure

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.  

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do:  

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner  

• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business  

• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK  

• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW  

• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW  

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.  

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a major Windows upgrade and technology transformation initiative. This role will play a key part in delivering operating system and platform upgrades, implementing security hardening standards, and supporting collaboration technology initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine strong infrastructure architecture expertise with deep experience in Windows environments, identity management, security controls, and enterprise technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Windows operating system upgrade initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Design and implement server hardening standards through Group Policy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from operating system upgrades, security controls, and policy implementations.
• Provide technical architecture guidance and support for infrastructure and end-user computing projects.
• Design and support identity and access management solutions leveraging Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Collaborate with technical teams, project stakeholders, and third-party vendors to deliver infrastructure improvements.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and future collaboration platform initiatives.
• Ensure solutions align with security, governance, and operational standards.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture artefacts, and implementation plans.
• Support testing, deployment, and transition-to-service activities.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Proven experience delivering Windows Operating System upgrade projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with server hardening and Group Policy implementation.
• Experience troubleshooting issues relating to Windows upgrades, security policies, and infrastructure changes.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience working in large, complex technology environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Fluent English language skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Microsoft 365 technologies.
• Experience supporting collaboration and workplace technology initiatives.
• Exposure to enterprise transformation or modern workplace programmes.
• Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments.
• Relevant Microsoft certifications or infrastructure architecture qualifications.

Skills & Competencies

• Windows Server and Operating System Architecture
• Group Policy Design and Administration
• Active Directory
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft 365
• Infrastructure Security and Server Hardening
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Enterprise Technology Architecture
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation and Governance

Additional Information

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

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.  
• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact the recruiter at [email protected]. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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