Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps

Lab3 Pty Ltd; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid workplace

Job summary

Lab3 Pty Ltd seeks a Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps to lead technical client engagements from Canberra or Sydney with some remote options. You will design and deliver Azure Cloud solutions, IaC and automation, run workshops and provide cost estimates while mentoring colleagues.

The role requires significant Azure delivery experience, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to upskilling the team in cloud technologies and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Azure design, architecture and hands-on delivery.
• Strong consulting background with external stakeholders and projects.
• Willingness to learn, upskill and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical client engagements and oversee Azure assessments, solutions and implementations.
• Design and deliver Azure Cloud, Terraform, IaC and DevOps automation for scalability and security.
• Set up PoC prototypes to demonstrate feasibility to clients.
• Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with customers as needed.
• Interpret insights, provide cost estimates, and report to clients.
• Participate in hiring and interview processes for LAB3sters.
• Demonstrate hands-on delivery of technical solutions within project timelines.

Skills

Azure Cloud

DevOps

Terraform

IaC

Automation

PowerShell

AKS

Security

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

AKS

ARM Templates

Job description

Principal Consultant - Azure Cloud & DevOps

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 tojoin 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)

• IaC – Terraform, PowerShell
• Azure Resource Manager - ARM Templates and Bicep
• Azure Integration (Logic Apps, API Management etc.) and Microservices
• Azure Security Centre Operations
• PowerShell module creation and management
• Secure Azure SQL solutions & Cloud Storage

What’sin it for you?

• Be part of a team that leveragesmoderntechnologies tosolve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
• Work with a MicrosoftPartner of the Year award winner with multiplespecialisations
• Besupported by experienced peers and leaders thatvalue technicalexpertise andencourages innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
• Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
• Take advantage oflargely workingfrom 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