Hello. Welcome to Wanstor!
At Wanstor, we’ve been delivering award-winning IT solutions for over 22 years, and we’re proud to keep growing year after year. Today, our team is over 200 strong, filled with talented professionals passionate about technology.
Wanstor stands at the forefront of the industry with a full portfolio of high-quality services. From our award-winning managed services to our robust data and development capabilities, networking and infrastructure expertise, and unparalleled security solutions, Wanstor is renowned in the market for excellence. Our strong customer references provide a solid foundation for your success. If you’re looking for a place where your skills can thrive and grow, you’ll feel right at home here!
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Architect to join our fantastic team. You will be responsible for driving the architecture, design, and successful delivery of Microsoft 365 and Azure‑based Modern Work and Security solutions, with emphasis on Defender, Purview, Sentinel, Intune, and Conditional Access. Additionally, you will champion AI and Microsoft Copilot adoption, integration, and value realisation across enterprise scenarios.
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Lead solution architecture and delivery across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, focusing on productivity, compliance, and tenant security services such as Defender, Conditional Access& Intune
- Support the Sales team on complex solution design and act as the SME for M365 questions and solutions
- Work hands-on supporting configuration, automation, and troubleshooting to ensure successful delivery of customer projects.
- Provide technical leadership to delivery teams, guiding engineers and consultants through implementation challenges and helping projects stay on track.
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure technical decisions align with project goals, governance standards, and customer requirements.
- Step into complex or escalated scenarios, such as tenant migrations or integrations, providing clear direction and technical confidence to both internal teams and customers.
- Coach and mentor more junior engineers, helping them progress delivery work and adopt best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across architecture standards, documentation, and delivery processes.
- Engage directly with customers when needed, explaining technical concepts clearly and confidently.
- Develop and maintain technical artefacts such as architecture diagrams, deployment runbooks, and operational handover materials.
- Proven experience delivering Microsoft 365 and Azure solutions across security, compliance, and identity domains.
- Strong hands-on skills in configuration, scripting, and automation within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges, particularly in multi-tenant or hybrid environments.
- Experience guiding delivery teams, supporting project recovery, and driving technical outcomes under pressure.
- Clear communication skills — able to engage confidently with customers and internal teams when required.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Modern Work solutions, licensing models, and CSP operational processes.
- A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for the Microsoft platform, staying current with evolving technologies such as AI and best practices.
Desirable Certifications
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Copilot for Microsoft 365 (or equivalent Copilot enablement credentials)
- (Other relevant certifications such as SC‑200/SC‑300/SC‑400 or AZ‑305 remain advantageous.)
Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers.
Personal Development: Take advantage of 5 paid days annually to pursue new skills or knowledge.
Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year.
Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.
Wanstor is an award-winning IT Solutions Company celebrating its 22nd year in business. The company has grown year on year and now has a team of over 240 staff. With IT Support Offices in central London and regional field-based IT Support, we are well placed to meet our customers’ needs for a quick response.
We provide a range of hosted and deployed services for customers small and large. Our hosted solutions include hosted Email (Hosted Exchange), Hosted online back-up, Hosted Desktop, and Hosted Network Monitoring. Wanstor provides a full support service which includes a 24-hour helpdesk, network monitoring and on-site support.
Wanstor’s clients provide a wide variety of fascinating opportunities for motivated technical staff. We employ service-oriented technical experts to work within our service team delivering a variety of hosted and deployed solutions.
We are a growing company with dedicated teams managing networks, storage and colocation. Our customers are some of the biggest brand names in the UK, and our consultants are some of the most skilled networking experts in the country.
As a service-centric organisation, we see people as our best competitive advantage as we strive to provide unsurpassed service to our customers. We expect a lot but at the same time are extremely supportive as we look to help realise each person’s potential in building a successful career with Wanstor.
Core Values
We align ourselves to a core set of values & behaviours:
For those who aren’t afraid to push boundaries and challenge the norm. Always one step ahead, we’re here to ignite innovation and propel businesses forward.
We know that when tech runs flawlessly, everything else follows suit – giving our customers the space to pursue their next bold idea.
We’re driven to stay curious and meet each challenge head-on, crafting future-proof solutions that empower others. We analyse, critique, and execute with precision, knowing excellence lies in the details and true support means always showing up.
Our track record reflects a commitment to real, lasting results that let charities care, cafés pour, and cities grow.
For those who drive forward and make good on every promise, we’re here.
We’ll always tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Navigating tech can be complicated, but the way forward shouldn’t be.
We keep it real, clear, and helpful, guiding you every step of the way
