Principal Consultant - Cloud & DevOps

LAB3; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab3 seeks a Principal Consultant- Azure Cloud & DevOps with NV1 clearance to lead technical client engagements from Canberra or other Australian locations. You will drive Azure assessments, solutions and implementations, shaping architecture and delivering hands-on cloud projects.

You will design, implement and optimize Azure/DevOps solutions, run workshops, and mentor colleagues while influencing governance, processes and project delivery. This role supports remote/hybrid work across Australia.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Azure cloud design, architecture and hands-on delivery.
• Advanced Azure knowledge including Terraform, IaC, scripting and automation.
• Experience managing external stakeholders with Microsoft or automation service organisations.
• Willingness to learn, upskill and mentor others.
• Experience with Azure Local is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and oversee Azure assessments, solutions and implementation.
• Design and manage Azure Cloud, Terraform, IaC and DevOps solutions.
• Set up proof-of-concept prototypes to demonstrate feasibility.
• Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with customers.
• Participate in hiring LAB3sters.
• Demonstrate hands-on delivery and governance improvements.

Skills

Azure design

Cloud architecture

DevOps practices

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Tools

Terraform

ARM Templates

Bicep

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

AKS

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