Contract - Principal Cloud Consultant - Azure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in Sydney is seeking a Principal Cloud Consultant specializing in Microsoft Azure. In this 12-month contract, you will design cloud solutions and provide strategic consulting to clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive cloud architecture experience and strong consulting skills, with a focus on influencing senior stakeholders. A dynamic work environment is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience architecting cloud solutions.
• Solid understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS concepts.
• Strong consulting skills with senior client stakeholders.
• Relevant cloud certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cloud solution design and implementation.
• Provide strategic consulting on cloud adoption and migration.
• Collaborate to develop scalable and secure cloud architectures.
• Mentor consultants and engineers.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microsoft Azure

Infrastructure-as-code

DevOps concepts

Consulting skills

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Overview

Contract - Principal Cloud Consultant - Azure. 12-month contract focusing on delivering expert cloud architecture and advisory services, with a primary emphasis 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 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.

Base pay range

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

Why join us

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. Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand\'s largest suppliers of information technology professional services. We offer a dynamic, agile environment with opportunities for professional development, remote work, flexible hours, and a collegial culture that recognises contributions.

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
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines with strong understanding of DevOps/Platform Engineering concepts
• 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

Employment details

• Employment type: Contract
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Consulting
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education