Contract - Principal Cloud Consultant - Azure

Datacom; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 290,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Remote working

Professional development courses

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Principal Cloud Consultant to deliver expert architecture and advisory services focused on Microsoft Azure technologies. This role, based in Melbourne, is a 12-month contract requiring extensive experience in cloud solutions, as well as strong consulting and communication skills. The position includes leading project teams and shaping cloud strategies. Attractive perks such as flexible hours and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions.
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective cloud architectures.
• Strong consulting skills to manage senior client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud solution design and implementation.
• Provide strategic consulting on cloud adoption and migration initiatives.
• Mentor and guide consultants and engineers.

Skills

Cloud architecture expertise

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure as code

CI/CD pipelines

Consulting skills

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Contract - Principal Cloud Consultant - Azure

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Base pay range

A$290,000.00/yr - A$300,000.00/yr

About Datacom

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant to join our cloud consulting practice on a contract basis for 12 months. This role will primarily focus on delivering expert cloud architecture and advisory services, focusing on Microsoft Azure technologies. You will be a key technical leader and trusted advisor, driving complex cloud projects, influencing cloud strategy, and providing high-value solutions to our clients.

Due to the nature of the work and the client we are engaging with we are only able to consider:

• Australian Citizens holding an NV-1 Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud solution design and implementation
• Provide strategic consulting to clients on cloud adoption, migration, and optimisation initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures
• Mentor and guide consultants and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, define cloud roadmaps, and deliver compelling presentations
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, proposals, and thought leadership within the organisation

Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience architecting and delivering cloud solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure
• Solid understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, networking, security, and governance
• Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into effective cloud architectures
• Experienced with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines with solid understanding of DevOps/ Platform Engineering concepts and processes
• Strong consulting skills with the ability to influence and manage senior client stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GitHub) are a plus

Why join us at Datacom

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have maintained a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy. We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia