- Technical Lead (M365/UC)
- SFIA level 5
- Onsite Crawley
- Active SC
- Lead for hosting and security; ensures Cisco hardware installation aligns with the new backend architecture.
Requirements
- MANDATORY: Microsoft 365 / Teams
Expertise in Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) architecture and deployment
Configuration of Teams Admin Centre (MTR profiles, OBTP, firmware, UI settings)
Experience with Hybrid Exchange for meeting room resource accounts & calendar sync - MANDATORY: Architecture & Delivery Leadership
Lead hardware installation ensuring alignment with backend M365/UC architecture
Present technical designs to Architectural Review Boards (ARB) - PREFFERED IF: Unified Communications / Cisco
Familiarity with Cisco RoomOS and converting Cisco devices to native MTR mode, Cisco Room Kits, Bars, Navigators, Door Tablets
Ability to use Cisco Control Hub for telemetry & hardware monitoring (light use) - PREFERRED IF: Identity / Directory
Knowledge of Azure AD / Entra ID for device and room identity in an MTO environment (excluding IA-specific conditional access work)
Benefits
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.
As well as this, we offer:
- Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
- Time off 25 days a year
- 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)
Skills Required
- Expertise in Microsoft Teams Rooms architecture and deployment
- Experience with Hybrid Exchange for meeting room resource accounts
- Lead hardware installation ensuring alignment with M365 architecture
- Knowledge of Azure AD for device and room identity
- Familiarity with Cisco RoomOS and Cisco devices
What We Do
Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 28 years. Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens. Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services. With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model. Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
