IT Cloud Platform Network Lead Analyst in Belfast

The Vacancy

It’s an exciting time to join Fieldfisher in Belfast! Our Belfast office is experiencing significant growth as we expand our presence and strengthen our business across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team during a period of rapid development and innovation. We’re building something special here driven by ambition, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with us, now is the perfect time to come on board.

Overview

Join the forefront of innovation as an IT Cloud Network Lead Analyst where you’ll be a key player in implementing highly scalable, secure, and cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. This is a key opportunity for an Experienced Network Analyst to assist in the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure on Azure. The role will be reporting to the IT Infrastructure Services Manager. The IT Infrastructure Services team is spread across the firm’s UK offices. As part of an agile and dynamic team, you’ll collaborate with product owners, developers, key stakeholders, and data engineers. Your creativity and technical prowess will drive the design, automation, and continuous improvement of our platforms processes and services.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the firm’s network infrastructure on-premises and cloud environments.
• Deploy and create scalable cloud solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable cloud solutions using Azure services.
• Designing Cloud Architecture: Planning and developing cloud structures that meet organisation strategies, focusing on scalability, performance and security.
• Create and maintain solution documentation for cloud network security.
• Manage and maintain the firm’s vulnerability management solutions and remediate vulnerabilities in line with the firm’s policies.
• Lead a team of technical engineers.
• Ensure that all infrastructure is patched in line with the firm’s patching policy and scheduling of changes.
• Troubleshoot and fix Server edge connect related issues, recording all troubleshooting steps and information in the IT Service Management tool.
• Providing advanced technical support to other department teams.
• Ensure all systems and services are proactively monitored using the tools utilised by the IT Department.
• Liaise with vendors and external partners.
• Ensure that all services have adequate BCDR protection in place.
• Ensure that all configurations are backed up in line with the firm’s backup policy.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven extensive knowledge of Azure adhering to best practices in Azure security.
• Background in Infrastructure/Network Administration/Dev Ops.
• Extensive proven working experience of maintaining vulnerability management solutions and remediating system vulnerabilities.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Experience configuring cloud networking types (VNET, Private Link, NSG, VPN Gateway/Express Route, WAF).
• Load Balancing (Application gateway, Azure Front Door).
• Experience with Zero Trust Networking Principles.
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Extensive Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, AWS or other cloud computing technologies.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of a wider team.
• Effective time management.
• Proven knowledge of managing and maintaining cybersecurity products.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and industry standards such as CIS and ISO27001.
• ITIL foundation certification or knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Must be willing to work weekends as required.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be willing to travel to other offices as required.
• Several years’ experience in a similar role.

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of Azure Tools including IAC tools such as Terraform.
• Network Application load balancing products such as F5 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Supporting systems widely used in the Legal sectors.

Fieldfisher aims to ensure equality of opportunity, and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

Who are we looking for?

We don’t have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more.
• Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby.
• Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You’ll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you’d like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
• Inclusion is not exclusive: If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

What to do next:

Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV. Successful applications will be invited to a 20-30 minute introductory call with a recruiter. Every role recruits differently. But we’ll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises. For hybrid opportunities, you’ll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting. We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can’t always promise that. We will work around everyone’s availability. You can contact us at . We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.