Principal Consultant - Cloud & DevOps

Colonial Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

LAB3 is seeking a Principal Consultant- Azure Cloud & DevOps with NV1 clearance to join our Professional Services team. The role is based in Australia, ideally Canberra or Sydney/Melbourne, with potential for other locations.

You will lead technical client engagements, design and deliver Azure solutions, and drive automation across projects. You will oversee assessments, implement IaC and DevOps pipelines, and mentor others while engaging with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in solution design, architecture, consulting and hands-on delivery within Azure cloud & DevOps.
• Advanced Azure knowledge including Terraform, IaC, scripting & automation, ARM and AKS is desirable.
• Experience managing external stakeholders with Microsoft/Cloud/Automation service organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and oversee Azure assessments, solutions and implementation for clients.
• Design and manage technical Azure solutions addressing automation, scalability, reliability, security and performance.
• Set up PoC prototypes to demonstrate feasibility and value to clients.
• Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with customers.
• Identify insights, cost estimations and report to clients as required.
• Participate in hiring and mentoring LAB3sters.

Skills

Azure architecture

Terraform

DevOps

IaC

Automation scripting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Tools

Azure DevOps

AKS

ARM Templates

Bicep

PowerShell

Logic Apps

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 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)

• 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’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