IT Consultant

Location: Northern Ireland

Role: IT Consultant

Location:

Preston / Bolton Hybrid (with some customer site visits) Sector:
Managed Services / IT Consultancy Salary: up to £50,000 depending on experience The role Are you a technically minded problem solver who loves working directly with customers to design and deliver impactful IT solutions? We're looking for a Technical Solutions Consultant to join a growing Managed Services Provider, helping organisations modernise, secure, and optimise their IT environments. This role sits within a dynamic Project Delivery Team and blends customer engagement, solution design, and hands-on technical delivery.

You'll act as a trusted advisor to business and IT leaders - auditing environments, uncovering opportunities, designing solutions, and supporting successful implementations. What You'll Do
* Conduct customer audits and discovery sessions (virtual or on-site) to assess infrastructure and understand business needs.
* Translate findings into solution outlines, recommendations, and proposals.
* Collaborate with internal teams on project delivery - assisting with migrations, configurations, and reviews.
* Document customer environments, update reports, and share insights with colleagues.
* Stay up to date with emerging technologies and pursue certifications that grow your expertise.
* Every day is varied, combining consultancy, delivery, and continuous learning - all while shaping outstanding customer experiences. What We're Looking For Essential skills and experience:
* Proven experience delivering customer-facing technical consultancy within IT infrastructure or managed services.
* Strong knowledge across IT infrastructure, networking, Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Collaborative mindset - able to work closely with sales, delivery, and support teams. Desirable:
* Certifications from Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Fortinet, Veeam, or Ubiquiti.
* Hands-on Azure architecture and migration experience.
* Familiarity with security frameworks (Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS).
* Understanding of modern networking (SD-WAN, SASE, ZTNA).
* Experience with in an MSP or consultancy environment . Why You'll Love Working Here:
* Work on diverse, cutting-edge projects across modern IT technologies.
* Collaborative, supportive culture where technical expertise is valued and developed.
* Clear career pathway from fixed term to permanent, with opportunities for certification and progression.
* Exposure to a wide range of industries and customer environments.
* Hybrid working and excellent work-life balance. Additional Benefits:
* 25 days holiday  bank holidays  your birthday off
* 1 volunteering day per year
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
* Employee rewards & loyalty recognition
* Regular social events and achievement celebrations
* Professional training & development opportunities
* Wellbeing and financial support schemes