Principal Consultant- Azure Cloud & Devops

LAB3; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab3 is seeking a Principal Consultant- Azure Cloud & DevOps to lead technical client engagements, deliver Azure assessments, architectures and implementations for engagements across government and industry. You will design, implement IaC using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager, provide governance, and mentor junior staff.

Based in Canberra or with hybrid options for Sydney/Melbourne, you’ll work with a senior team to drive cloud adoption, security and performance improvements for clients

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Azure cloud & DevOps environments including architecture and delivery.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders within Microsoft, Cloud, or Automation contexts is desirable.
• Willingness to learn, coach and mentor others within a consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical client engagements and oversee Azure assessments, solutions and implementations.
• Design and deliver Terraform IaC and Azure-based solutions addressing automation, scalability, security and performance.
• Set up PoCs to demonstrate feasibility and value of solutions to clients.
• Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with customers.
• Identify insights, estimate costs and report to clients as required.
• Participate in hiring and interview processes for LAB3 staff.
• Demonstrate hands-on delivery of solutions, including automation and optimization within project timelines.
• Influence governance, processes and documentation within the practice.

Skills

Azure

DevOps

Leadership

Architecture

Stakeholder management

Tools

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

Job description

Lab3 is one of Australasia’s largest Azure engineering practices, specialising in Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Security, and Networks. We’re looking for a Principal Consultant- Azure Cloud & DevOps with NV1 clearance to join our Professional Services team, ideally based in Canberra or Sydney/Melbourne and perhaps other Australian locations.

The role:

• Act as the leader for technical client engagements. Lead, deliver and oversee the Azure assessments, solutions, and implementation for our client(s)
• Design, consult, deliver and manage technical solutions on Azure Cloud, Terraform, IaC & DevOps that address customer's requirements for automation, scalability, reliability, security, and performance. Utilise LAB3 proprietary products as required, to maximize efficiency.
• Setup proof-of-concept prototypes that assess the feasibility of solutions and demonstrate to our clients how technology can be leveraged.
• Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with our customers as necessary.
• Identify, interpret, and communicate meaningful insights, conclusions, cost estimations and report to clients, as required.
• Participate in the hiring and interview process for new LAB3sters
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to deliver appropriate technical solutions, including automation & optimisation within project and program time frames
• Influence governance, processes and documentation within the practice

The ideal candidate:

• Significant experience in solution design, architecture, consulting and hands on delivery within the Azure cloud & DevOps environment. Advanced Azure knowledge, including Terraform, cloud systems integration, IaC, scripting & automation, ARM and ideally AKS.
• Previous consulting experience managing external stakeholders within Microsoft, Cloud or Automation service organisations.
• Experience with Azure Local is highly desirable,
• An ongoing willingness to learn & upskill as well as train, coach and mentor others.

The tech (exposure to as many of the following as possible is desirable)

• Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS
• IaC – Terraform, PowerShell
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Automation – Bash, Python, Ansible
• Azure Resource Manager - ARM Templates and Bicep
• Azure Functions, Key Vault & Back ups
• Azure Network, Azure Security, Azure IAM and RBAC Design
• Azure Local
• Azure Integration (Logic Apps, API Management etc.) and Microservices
• Azure Security Centre Operations
• Azure Management Groups & Subscription Management
• PowerShell module creation and management
• Secure Azure SQL solutions & Cloud Storage
• Cloud identity, Security, Governance, Licensing, Azure Backup, Azure Portal & AD.
• Open-source containers (AKS Kubernetes)

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
• Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations
• Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourages innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
• Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
• Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
• Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore